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Jerome Grossman Obituary
Oct 31, 1923 - Mar 18, 2013
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, preceded in death by his parents Phillip and Hannah Grossman. He is survived by his wife Betty J. Grossman; sons, Michael Grossman and Barry Grossman; daughter-in-law Stephanie Grossman; and grandchildren, Hannah Grossman and Noah Grossman. He was attending Creighton College of Commerce when he entered World War II in 1944. He fought in Europe in the 12th Armored Division and would eventually help liberate prisoners from a Nazi slave labor camp, Landsberg. Before his discharge, he helped organize the educational system for the command headquarters at Heidenheim, Germany. He set up a curriculum and later taught as an Assistant Professor both in Germany and at Biarritz American University in France. In June of 1948, he was the first civilian from Nebraska to be given a direct commission to the new Judge Advocate General's Corps. He would remain with the JAG part-time until 1977 when he was transferred to the retired reserve as a full Colonel of the U.S. Army. Upon return to the States after the War, he attended Creighton Law School where he received his Juris Doctorate and then went on to New York University where he earned his L.L.M. Degree in tax law. He began his private legal practice in 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska, where he would continue until his retirement in 2010. His other activities and honors include former Commander of the Jewish War Veterans for the States of Iowa and Nebraska, President and National Councilman of the Nebraska Department of the Reserve Officers Association, Pi Lomda Phi Alumni Association of Nebraska, First President of the Byron Reed Historical Society, President of the Omaha Coin Club (4 terms), Coordinator of the Byron Reed Collection Cataloguing Commission for the City of Omaha (caretaker of the City's multi-million dollar coin and autograph collection) (7 years) as well as many other positions for numerous organizations.
SERVICES Wednesday, 1pm in the Chapel at Temple Israel Cemetery, 42nd and Redick St. Memorials are suggested to the Jewish War Veterans of the USA or the Reserve Officers Association c/o Offutt Air Force Base. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
72nd STREET CHAPEL
1010 North 72nd St. 402-391-1664
www.johnagentleman.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Jerome Grossman
Michael Patten
March 25, 2013
Mike...we just talked three weeks ago about your Dad and he was fine...just heard today he is gone...sad to hear & our thoughts and prayers are with you & your family...your Dad was a great guy & will be sadly missed...Mike & Kathy
March 21, 2013
Mike, Sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man and I enjoyed listening to his stories. Bill Otto
Rick Myers
March 20, 2013
Jerry was a gentleman in all the best definitions of that term. A professional, a happy man who loved life and enjoyed the respect of his colleagues and adversaries. I am proud to have known him and to have learned from him. Barry, you and your family are in our prayers.
LTC (R) James A. Troia (Omaha ROA, Member)
LTC (Ret) James Troia
March 20, 2013
Barry, Mike, and Family,
Jerome will be in my perpetual prayers. As a young officer in the Omaha Reserve Officers Association (ROA), Jerome provided his senior leadership and mentorship to all of us young staff officers in the Army Reserve. Jerome and his family was an integral part of the Omaha Annual Reserve Officers Association "Cadet Commanders Dinner." at Offut AFB, which recognized approximately 40 Senior and Junior ROTC cadets in the Omaha Metro area. His leadership will be enduring in the eyes of the cadets and officer he mentored in the Omaha Metropolitan Area.
March 20, 2013
Grossman family, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time
Vicki & Gary Johnson
Jan De Roos
March 20, 2013
Mike,
You are in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Jan
March 20, 2013
Barry, so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve Davis
Jayne and Brian Vipond
March 20, 2013
My Dad's (Fred Pegler) former law partner. Dad would always say Jerry was a full bird colonel. RIP Colonel Jerry Grossman, a World War II veteran, thank you for your service! I am sure Dad and Jerry are in heaven trading war stories.
Mike and Barry please call us 480-661-8013. Our prayers our with you and your Mom Betty.
Keith Cohen
March 20, 2013
Barry, Mike and family-Your dad was top drawer and a wonderful uncle to me. We had much in common both being lawyers and attending NYU. He never forgot a birthday. He will be missed and leaves a void that can never be replaced. We can treasure the memories of the happy family gatherings in both Lincoln and Omaha. With love, Keith "Casey" Cohen
March 20, 2013
Sorry for your lost. MGBoykins, Retired LTC.
Marty Conboy
March 20, 2013
What a wonderful man. My thoughts are with his family, but my memories are of a fasinating and engaging friend.
Paul Berg
March 19, 2013
Barry and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Judy Jacobs Gottsch
March 19, 2013
Betty: Jerry gave me my first job as his legal secretary. He was a great employer & mentor. Enjoyed my years working for him. My warmest sympathies to you & your family.
Judy Jacobs Gottsch
Inalou Raznick Kaufman
March 19, 2013
Dear Betty, Michael, Barry and Family,
Jerry was not only a good friend, but a wonderful man!
He will truly be missed by all of us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Inalou Raznick Kaufman and Sarah and Susie Kaufman
Art Raznick
Lee Baglio
March 19, 2013
Mike and family, So sorry for your loss, He will be missed.
Bill Fead
March 19, 2013
Thanks for your Military Service to Our Country.
Past Commander V.F.W.
Jeff Allen
March 19, 2013
Barry: I am sorry for you on your loss.
Michelle Shkolnick
March 19, 2013
Barry, Stephanie and family...I am sorry for your loss. May your father's memory be a blessing.
March 18, 2013
I knew Jerry from working in the District Court. He was always a gentlemen.
Carl Jennings
March 18, 2013
Grossman Family & Friends,
So sorry to hear the news. Jerry was a really nice guy and always enjoyed talking with him. Always helpful.
Thank you for your service to this country.
God Speed.
Carl Jennings
PEONY PARK 391-6253
Orville (Jim) Grady
March 18, 2013
Jerry, You were a great friend and numismatic mentor. Our days in the Omaha Coin Club were great times. You will be missed. Orville (Jim) Grady and family.
Roger Holthaus
March 18, 2013
Jerry: You were a great friend and attorney.
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