Lauren Milton Grose

GROSE, Lauren Milton- Age 82, of Flint Township, died Monday, January 14, 2008 at his residence.  Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 6273 Miller Road, Swartz Creek.  Dr. Roy McLaughlin officiating.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc.  Visitation will be held at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Road, Swartz Creek from 5-9 PM Tuesday, 1-4 and 6-9 PM Wednesday, and at the church Thursday from 10:30 until time of the service.  In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the Genesee County Humane Society.  Lauren was born October 23, 1925 in Flint, the son of Ernest and Evah (Struble) Grose.  He was a veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army, from 1943 until 1946 as a combat Medic; He also received the Bronze Star.  He married Frances Slemp in 1946 and she preceded him in death in 1977; he then married Kerolie Escoto April 8, 1978 in Flint.  He retired from Dupont in 1981 after 35 years of service.  He was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church.  Surviving are:  wife, Kerolie; daughter, Maria and husband John McDermott of Fenton; granddaughter, Stacy and husband Jeff Schwerin of Burton; grandson, Aaron and wife Jessica Johnson of Flint; 6 great grandchildren, Tyler, Conner and Landon Schwerin, Jules Sands, Jordan and Andrew Johnson; his faithful canine companions, Sydney and Noah.  He was also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eldon Grose.  Online condolences and tributes may be posted at the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.