Edward Robert “Bob” Grams, of St. Johns, died Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 76. He was born November 1, 1940 in Toledo, OH the son of Edward O. and Beatrice (Post) Grams. Bob was a member of Pilgrim United Methodist Church and a dairy farmer. He was the owner of Valleyside Dairy Farms Inc. and Valleyside Custom Chopping. Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and could often be found crop checking, tending to his vegetable garden or enjoying sunset cruises on his pontoon. He was a member of the Professional Dairy Farmers Association of Michigan, Clinton County Farm Bureau, Independent Dairy Advisory Board, and Clinton County Master Gardeners. On May 20, 1967 he married Karen Bickford and she survives him. Also surviving is one daughter, Terri (Eric) Harger of St.Johns; three sons, Marc (Casie), Lorin (Katie) all of St. Johns, and Matthew (Emily) of Harrisville, MI: thirteen grandchildren, Clayton, Bryce and Graham Harger, Tatum, Julia, Koy, Koen, Harper, Liam, Sawyer, Alexandria, Bickford and Charlotte Grams; one brother, Duane (Marlene) Grams of Edmore. He was preceded in death by his parents and a granddaughter, Payton Grams. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Pilgrim United Methodist Church 2965 W. Parks Rd. St. Johns with Pastor Andy Croel and Rev. Merlin Pratt officiating. Interment will follow at South Bingham Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday, January 27 and 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday, January 28 at Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns. Memorials may be made to Pilgrim United Methodist Church or Michigan Parkinson Foundation 30400 Telegraph Rd. Suite 150 Bingham Farms, MI 48025.

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