Robert was an active umpire for nearly five decades, starting in 1954. He was an officer and board member of the Greater St. Louis Association of Umpires.

Granda worked high school, college, semipro, American Legion, CYC, Khoury and County league games during his illustrious career. He was highly regarded for relations between umpires and players and for conducting clinics to teach umpiring.

Robert C. Granda passed away on May 19, 2009.