R. Earl Grossmann's Obituary
R. Earl Grossmann, 86
Mulberry – Mr. R. Earl Grossmann passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 due to complications from cancer. Earl was born on December 18, 1931 in Belleville, Illinois.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy M. Grossmann; son, William Grossmann and parents, A.O. and Mildred Grossmann.
Earl is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nancy B. Grossmann of Mulberry; sons, Dean Grossmann (Joan) of Hayward, WI, Steven Grossmann (Cheryl) of LaGrange, IL; sister, Ellen C. Gregory of Edmond, OK; step children, Mark (Mary), Karen (Bill), Kimberly (Mark); 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
He is a retired agribusiness executive, having served on a number of corporate boards of directors and their executive committees. Earl also served on the boards of several health care institutions.
Earl was a graduate of the University of Illinois with a master’s degree. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, May 19, 2018, 11:00 am at Gentry-Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens, 3350 Mall Hill Dr. Lakeland, FL 33810. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations honoring Earl may be made to the Good Shepherd Hospice, 3450 Lakeland Hills Blvd., Lakeland, FL 33805. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.gentry-morrison.com
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