Obituary - IRA MURRAY GRELL

IRA MURRAY GRELL

Ira M. Grell, age 89, of Daytona Beach, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018, at University Center East Nursing Home in DeLand. Mr. Grell was born on Jan. 4, 1929, in Brooklyn New York, to the late Louis and Cecelia Gerber Grell. He graduated New York Technical High School and served in the United States Army. He spent his working career as a customer service engineer, retiring from Pitney Bowes.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Grell was predeceased by his first wife, Laurel, and a son, Jonathan Bernard Grell. On Oct. 17, 2000, he married the former Ann Hausner, his wife who survives him. He is also survived by his son Andrew (Melodee) of New York; his grandson, Lewis Jesse Grell, and his step-daughter, Diane Miller.

A graveside service was held at Star of David Cemetery of the Palm Beaches with Rabbi Jonathan Kaplan officiating.

Arrangements entrusted to Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, 640 Lee Road, Orlando 32810. 407-599-1180.