Charles A. Grussing Jr

Charles A. Grussing Jr., of Easton, passed away on October 30, 2025, in Baltimore surrounded by those he loved. He was 75. Born in Chestertown on November 9, 1949, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Blanche Gustafson Grussing. Growing up on a dairy farm, he learned at an early age the importance of hard work and developed his love of the outdoors. Following high school, Charles graduated from Chesapeake College, Washington College and later George Washington University earning a master’s degree in finance. Following his college education, Charles joined the United States Marine Corps, serving in Okinawa during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge for his service, Charles began working at Chesapeake College as a purchasing agent. It was here that he met the love of his life, the former Paula Harrison, and they were married in 1975. Charles and Paula worked together at Chesapeake College, while helping his parents on their farm, and raising their family. Someone who could not be still for long, Charles retired multiple times – as an Associate Dean of Chesapeake College, a landscaper, the Course Manager at Chi Chi Rodriguz Golf Course in Clearwater, FL, and twice as a produce stocker at Giant. Always an outgoing, and gregarious person, Charles loved playing cards, being around people and striking up a conversation. He was also an avid follower of the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens. As much as he loved being around people, Charles loved being in the outdoors gardening, birdwatching, hunting, crabbing, and enjoying nature. Along with his beloved wife of 50 years, Paula, he leaves behind his children, Rodney Grussing, and his partner Marissa Concepcion, of Belmont, CA and his daughter, Terri Beall, and her husband Tim, of Easton; along with six grandchildren, Cody Ireland and his wife, Maggie, Christian Startt, Ethan Pike, Graeme Grussing, Xavier Grussing, Jasper Grussing, and Duncan Beall. He is also survived by a great grandson, Jack Ireland. Along with his parents, Charles is preceded in death by his sisters, Arvida Specht and Mary Kelley. The family will receive guests and friends at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home – Easton, on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 2pm until 4pm. For those wishing, donations in Charles’ memory can be made to the: Talbot Humane Society, PO Box 1143, Easton, MD 21601.

Charles A. Grussing Jr

November 9, 1949 - October 30, 2025