Willard Frank Grassman

Visitation services will be held at Tobias Funeral Home located at 5471 Far Hills Avenue Kettering, OH on Sunday October 18th from 2-4pm. A memorial service will follow immediately beginning at 4:00 pm. Face masks are required at the visitation, please observe social distancing guidelines, a maximum of 50 people inside at a time will be enforced.

Will was born on July 30th, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Ethel and John Grassman, Brother John Grassman Jr., Sister Vera (Grassman) Taylor, Sister Gladys ( Grassman) Rabenstein, Sister Dorthy Grassman and his wife Margaret Joan ( Burns) Grassman. Will is survived by his brother Harold Grassman, his 5 loving children Elleen & David Beyerle, Rand & Diana Grassman, Teresa & Thomas Bertrams, Susan & Greg Snyder, and Eric & Donna Grassman. In addition to 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Family was a priority for Will, he kept in touch with his brother Harold regularly by phone. The family home always served as a gathering place for all family, immediate and extended, during holidays and family events. Many happy memories were made, swimming in the pool, or riding on the golf cart with “ Papa Willy”. More than a few laughs were had, along with a few beers! Or maybe a glass of wine ( if it was after 4 O’clock), as per his rules.

Will had a full life, living in Cincinnati, New Orleans, Bellefontaine, and finally settling in Kettering Ohio. He enjoyed a long career in the commercial laundry business, serving on boards and traveling with professional associations. Will eventually ended up with his own business, Valley Laundry Inc. in Franklin Ohio, where he worked tirelessly until the age of 82! His passion however, was golf! If you knew him, you knew how much he loved the game. Will was fortunate to play golf all over the United States, even playing Augusta National two weeks before The Masters. He had several hole-in-ones, and won numerous tournaments. He shared this passion with everyone around him.

If you worked for him, or with him, you know he could be demanding and stubborn, but he was equally warm, caring and fun loving. For the lucky ones that got to see his charisma, relaxed and had a beer with him, or played a round of golf, you surely will always remember him! Even if you can’t remember any of the many jokes he liked to tell. He will surely be missed by many. Cheers! to a life well lived!