Robert Grate

Robert Lewis Grate passed away peacefully at home on June 30, 2026. He was born June 11, 1934 to Reginald Lewis Grate and Mamie Frances Kuper Grate. He was a devout Christian man who loved Jesus. He will be loved, respected and missed by all who knew him. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Marion Colleen Glick Grate; sister Doris Ann Vansickle; sisters-in-law Georgia Hagy and Joann Cannon and grandsons Andrew James and Matthew Robert Landis. Robert is survived by his children Don (Linda) Grate, Suzie (Dino) Picciano and Sherrie Landis. He was blessed with grandchildren Adam Grate, Abram Grate, Seth Grate, Nina Duckles, Auralea Till, Nicholas Picciana, Julian Picciana, Heather Seabrooks and Brittany Landis and 26 great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on July 11, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at Forest Cemetery. Online condolences can be made at www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.