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1922 - 2008
AGE: 86
GROSSMAN, Emerson J.
Lawrence
Formerly of Saginaw
Em passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 29, 2008 at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. He was born April 12, 1922 in Owasso, MI the son of the late Charles and Ida (Less) Grossman. Em was a graduate of Western Michigan University with a Master degree in Education and was co-captain of the WMU football team. After graduation in 1949 he was on the U.S. Football traveling team. Em was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Navy in the Submarine service in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the Germaina Country Club in Saginaw, the Paw Paw Elks Lodge # 2511, WMU Alumni Association, Retired Teacher Association, V.F.W. Celery City Post #6248 and the U.S. Navy Submarine Association. On June 29, 1947 in Kalamazoo, Em was united in marriage to Patricia A. Abrams who survives. Also surviving are 2 daughters, Mary (Louis) Puckett of Paw Paw and Susan Grossman of Lawrence; 3 grandchildren, Scott, Cody and Emma Puckett; several nieces and nephews. Em was preceded in death by a brother, Albert and 3 sisters, Hilda, Elizabeth and Elsie. Family will receive friends Saturday 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw with a memorial service following at 1 p.m. Interment will be in Prospect Lake Cemetery, Lawrence. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Veterans Park or the American Heart Association |
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There are currently 5 condolences.
Jerrry Muylle
Wednesday November 5, 2008 at
5:53 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss, I worked with Em at AHHS and enjoyed every minute of that time, he will be missed by all, but he has left us with many fond memories. Thanks Em
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Marilyn and Dave Stein
Tuesday November 4, 2008 at
9:25 AM
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Dear Pat and family, So sorry to hear of your loss, we have many fond memories of time spent with you and Em and speak of them from time to time. Just wanted you to know we are thinking of you, the girls and families. Our thoughts and prayers, Marilyn and Dave
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Merry Petrzilka (Poynter)
noel355221@yahoo.com
Monday November 3, 2008 at
12:15 PM
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Please accept my sincere sympathy. My sisters and my prayers are with you all.
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Pat VanZoeren
Sunday November 2, 2008 at
11:28 AM
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My deepest sympathy.
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Margaret and Ray Hartman
ramapah@charter.net
Saturday November 1, 2008 at
11:04 PM
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We were so sorry to hear about Em.
Sounds like he was ill before hand?
We sent word to Carol Shackleford.
Please accept our sincere sympathy
Our best wishes to you and family.
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