Charles A. Gross, 91 years, of Orefield, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Lehigh Center in Macungie.  He was the widower of Arlene (Brunner) Gross.  Born in South Whitehall Twp. he was a son of the late George and Martha (Brunner) Gross.

Throughout his life he worked at Freemans Dairy, Trexler Orchard, Trojan Powder Co., and Wehr's Fruit Stand, all of which are no longer operating.  He was a lifetime member of the Schnecksville Fire Co. and a member of the Copeechan Fish & Game Club in Schnecksville.  Charles was a member of Christ's Church at Lowhill in New Tripoli.

Survivors : sons, Donald C. and wife Carol of Whitehall, Randy S. of Orefield, and Dennis P. of Oklahoma; grandchildren, Matthew Gross and Tammy Hall, great grandchildren, Corinne Hall and Joshua Hall, many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by brothers, Fred, Elwood, Willard, and Francis; sisters, Marie Moyer, Mabel Gross, Joyce Wotring, and Arlene Holben.

Services: 11:00 A.M., Thursday, April 27 at Christ's Church at Lowhill, 4695 Lowhill Church Rd., New Tripoli with The Rev. Dr. David C. Smith officiating.  Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 26 at Keller Funeral Homes, 1018 Church St., Fogelsville and on Thursday from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. in the Church.  Interment will follow the service in Lowhill Cemetery.  Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .

Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Copeechan Fish & Game Club, 5649 Brook St., Schnecksville, 18078.