Carl Ray Grussendorf - Eastern Times Register

Obituaries

July 1, 2025

Carl Ray Grussendorf

March 9, 1971 – June 1, 2025

Memorial services for Carl Ray Grussendorf, 54, of Sallisaw, were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Mitchell Cemetery in Gans. Cremation is under the direction of Agent Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.

Mr. Grussendorf was born on March 9, 1971, in Corona, Calif., to Roger Dale Grussendorf and Beverly (Williams) Grussendorf. He died on Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Fort Smith, Ark.

He was a horse trader. Survivors include his stepmother, Paula Wadman of Sallisaw; one brother, Dalewayne and Pam Grussendorf of Collinsville; two sisters, Leona and Charly Beavers of Van Buren, Ark., and Candee Grussendorf and Ron Winget of Buffalo, Minn.; and other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

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