William Howard Gramenstetter, 92, passed away at Moab Regional Hospital on Aug. 26.
Howard was born on May 18, 1926, in Harrington Park, New Jersey, to Otto and Mabelle Gramenstetter. He grew up in the New Jersey area, becoming an avid Giants fan.
He married Marjorie Young and they had two children. After her passing, he married Dorothy Foire, and they moved to Moab in about 2000. She passed away in 2011.
He worked as a civil engineer for Amtrak before his retirement and enjoyed sports, especially the New York Giants.
He is survived by a son, Joseph (Brigett) Gramenstetter, of Ohio; a daughter, Wanda (David) Soel, of New Jersey; a sister, Joan Sidoroff; nephews and nieces, Gregory, Richard and Jean Ann.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wives, Marjorie, in 1987, and Dorothy in 2011.
Howard lived a full life and was loved by everyone.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, Aug. 31, at 10 a.m. at the Community Church. A viewing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Spanish Valley Mortuary. Burial will be held the following week at Brookside Cemetery in Tenafly, New Jersey.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.SpanishValleyMortuary.com.
