Robert L. Gross, 80, from Schnecksville, died April 6, 2016, in Cedarbrook Nursing Home, South Whitehall.

He was the widower of Beatrice (Otto) Gross.

Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Raymond and Mildred (Heil) Gross.

He was a carpenter all of his life in the Lehigh Valley.

He honorably served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and liked boating and deep sea fishing.

His survivors include daughters Cindy R., wife of Barry Faust, of Orefield, Lori A., wife of David Loch, of Neffs; brothers Donald and wife, Agatha, of Texas, Kenneth and wife, Mary, of Harrisburg, and Carl of Palmerton; sister Rosalee, wife of Lynnwood Behney, of South Carolina; grandchildren Kelly Boushell, Tiffany Faust and Marcy Owens; great-grandchildren Leah, Jacob, Nicholas, Hayley, Connor and Hudson; nieces and nephews; and granddog Shasta.

Condolences may be offered to the family at kellerfuneralhomes.com

Contributions may be made to the Cancer Society of the Lehigh Valley, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017.

Arrangements were made by Keller Funeral Homes Inc., Fogelsville.