Richard William Grassette, Sr.
April 9, 1937 ~ February 24, 2026
Born in:
Hartford, Connecticut
Resided in:
Arden, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailRichard William Grassette Sr., 88, joined heaven’s angels on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The resilient Mr. Grassette was born in Hartford, CT to the late Andrew Thomas Grassette and Edith Mae Benson Grassette. He was preceded in death by his two brothers – Andy and Ronnie, his eldest son and grandson – Rick and Ricky, grandson Timothy, grandson Jeffrey Jr, granddaughter Courtney and numerous beloved family and friends.
Richard made friends everywhere. He was an entrepreneur, negotiator, and salesman, driven to make the most out of each opportunity. When not working, he enjoyed fishing – it was a family affair – and he loved catching whoppers and telling the tales. Richard’s stories were captivating, and often true.
Richard was the patriarch of our family. He inspired and motivated us, gave great hugs, loved animals, grew grand gardens, enjoyed building, cooking, and treasure hunting. Mr. Grassette worked and played hard, having a job for anyone willing to help and a delicious meal for any hungry guest. Richard was one tough cookie, and he will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife Susan Bennett Grassette, nine children (Scott Grassette (Melinda), Steven Grassette (Laurie), Jeffrey Grassette (Lisa), Gregory Grassette, Edith Grassette (Keenan), John Brown (Tammy), Kenny Brown, Melissa White (Dennis) and Adam Grassette (Tracy)), 21 grandchildren and 23 great -grandkids.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Arden Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 6th, 2026. The family will receive guests beginning at 1:30PM. Service will begin at 2PM.
Services
Celebration of Life: March 6, 2026 2:00 pm
Arden Presbyterian Church
2215 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7221
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Axxl Eiseman
Fred Eiseman
Thanks for being such a good next door neighbor for 44 years and to Sue for always sharing her best from her kitchen. Richard, you grew great vegetable gardens and Sue would can the produce. You had a special knowledge for anything planted in the ground. We had memorable times traveling together as couples and lots of fun. Your love for animals was evident as you were always feeding the deer (and one time an uninvited bear) from the neighboring woods behind our houses. You raised a beautiful family and I know you will be missed by many.
god bless ,in my heart,always……..
So sorry for your loss, He was a very sweet man. Love and prayers to his family.
Thanks for being such a good next-door neighbor for 44 years and to Sue for always sharing her best from her kitchen. Richard, you grew great vegetable gardens and Sue knew how to can them for future use. You had a special knowledge for anything planted in the ground. We had memorable times traveling together as couples and lots of fun. Your love for animals was evident as you were always feeding the deer (and one time an uninvited bear) from the neighboring woods behind our houses. You raised a beautiful family, and I know you will be missed by many.
Axxl Eiseman
Fred Eiseman
So sorry for your loss, Adam. Prayers for you and your family.
He was a great influence on my life. Worked with him for years. I think about him often
God bless