Leslie Glen “Les” Grenat, 82 of Aurora, passed away on Friday September 9, 2016 at Aurora, IN.
He was born on January 14, 1934 to the late Clarence and Nellie (Robinson) Grenat. He was a graduate of Moores Hill High School. Les worked as a Truck Driver for Aurora Casket with over 35 years of service. He was a semi truck driver who truly enjoyed driving and he was proud of the fact that he traveled to every state except for two.
Les was a member of the Alliance church where he served as a Deacon. His faith was very important to him, he loved the Lord. He was a major contributor to the Church Life Center. He was also a member of the Aurora Masonic Lodge and a former member of the Moose and Eagles. He was a pipe smoker, square dancer, and he also enjoyed hunting, fishing and being out on the river, honestly he just absolutely enjoyed life. He was affectionately known as Lester the pesterer, he loved to tease. After his accident, Les still found ways to have quality time with his family, especially his grandchildren”His Bunch Of Hillbillies”. Even with paralysis, he managed to make special time with golf cart rides around the property. He will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family.
Les is survived by his children, Sharon (Marvin) Scott, Clarence (Lesley) Grenat, David (Christina) Grenat, Kathy (Mario) Shepherd, Michael Grenat, Diana (Eric) House and Carol (Bill) Dirr; grandchildren ,Jeremy, Leslie, Carrie, Misty, Tami, Patrick, Josef, Christopher, Branden, Jacob, Jared, Tara, Dustin, Dionne and William, Jenny , Diana and Bobbi-Jo, Daughter-in-law, Melinda Grenat, sister Eleanor Whiteman; 25 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Nellie Grenat, wife of almost 50 years, Patricia Grenat, children, Danny Grenat, Bobby Grenat, Donnie Grenat and Debbie Grenat; Grandson James Grenat and siblings,Virginia Schoonover and Donald Grenat.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 13, 2016, from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at Rullman Hunger Funeral Home, Aurora, Indiana. Masonic services will be held at 7:00 pm.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am at the Life Church (formerly, Alliance Church), with Pastor Dean Greenwood officiating.
Burial will take place in the Hogan Hill Cemetery, Aurora, Indiana.
Memorials are suggested to the Life Church. If unable to attend services, please call the funeral home office at 812-926-1450 and we will notify the family of your donation with a card.
Online condolences can be given at www.rullmans.com.