Robert A. Mcgrail Sr.

Robert Anthony McGrail Sr., age 95, passed away February 25, 2018 at The Brook surrounded by his family. Bob was born August 22, 1922 in Bloomington, IL to Richard and Mary Ellen (McGlone) McGrail. He has lived in West Branch since 1966, previously of Portland, OR, and Detroit, MI. Bob graduated from the University of Detroit in 1947 with a BA degree in philosophy. He owned and operated Morris Tax Service from 1974 to 1989. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and life member of K of C council #2022. Bob also was a past treasurer of the Red Cross for over 10 years, and past treasurer of the Kiwanis for 2 years. He was a WWII veteran with the 66th Infantry Division, receiving a Bronze Star.

Bob is survived by his children Robert A. (Cheryl) McGrail Jr. of West Branch, Jane (Michael) Leither of Farmington Hills, Richard McGrail of Chicago, IL, John McGrail of Cleveland, OH, step children Barbara (Michael) Dabrowski of Pinconning, Laurie (Steve) Kimball of West Branch, Kathleen (Chris) Sheltrown of Alger, and Jeffrey Baird of West Branch. He has 17 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his first wife, Jane, second wife, Margaret, 2 brothers: Charles McGrail, Rev. John McGrail S.J. , and 3 sisters: Catherine Rae, Margaret Elizabeth Orvis, and Martha Jane McGrail.

Visitation for Bob will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2018 from 3-9 PM at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch. A Rosary and Vigil service will take place on Thursday evening starting at 6:00 PM. His funeral will be on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church with visitation starting at 10:00 AM. Fr. Patrick Maher will officiate.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph School Endowment Fund or Hospice of Helping Hands.