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Jerome "Jerry" Grosshandler
ZANESVILLE: Jerry was born April 29, 1924 in Cleveland, Ohio to Jack and Ida Grosshandler. He was a standout varsity athlete in track and field, swimming, diving, and gymnastics. He graduated from Cleveland Glenville High School in 1942 and attended Case School of Applied Science. In 1943 he volunteered to fight the Nazis serving in the United States Army in Germany during WWII for which he received the Bronze Star, 2 Purple Hearts and other Medals.
He fought continuously for 120 days and nights in the Battle of the Bulge. He helped to liberate the Palace of Versailles, Paris and Metz, France as well as other cities in Belgium and Prison Camps in Germany. July 14, 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Helen Grosshandler. They were married for 66 years until her passing. For a short time in 1946 Jerry attended Ohio State University. In 1947 he worked for twenty years as a night manager at the Waldorf/Presto in Zanesville, Ohio and owned a share of the Zane Hotel from 1967 to 1975. He then owned a share of Floods Bar and Grill from 1975 until it closed. He and Helen were partners in their business enterprises and best friends since 1941.
Jerry has a loving brother, Stanley who is deceased and a loving, living sister, Renee Grosshandler Baum. He admired both of them. He is very proud of his children, Dr. Mark (Rose) Grosshandler , Dr. David (Stacey) Grosshandler, Elaine (Rob) Joseph, and a deceased veteran son Richard Grosshandler, and grandchildren Jennifer, Richard, Jacob, Zachary, Dr. Joshua, Adam, Bree Grosshandler, Frank and Dick Joseph.
He was a member of the Beth Abraham Synagogue in Zanesville, Ohio. He was loved and respected by all who knew him in his workplace and residences. Jerry passed away peacefully on March 23, 2013. Graveside services will be held at 3:15 pm Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Beth Abraham Jewish Cemetery, Zanesville. Bolin-Dierkes Funeral Home, 1271 Blue Avenue, Zanesville entrusted with all arrangements.
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Elaine,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I'll always remember the Zane with a smile.
Garth
Garth Kreager
March 27, 2013
Elaine & Family
I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. When I saw the name I thought of you. May God bless your entire famiy.
Betay Jane Wilhite / Mount
March 27, 2013
Thinking of your beautiful family,
Blessings,
Carroll & Tami
Tami Swope
March 26, 2013
sorry for your loss. OUR PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU,
Joe & Eva Pishner
March 26, 2013
so sorry for your loss-treasure your memories!
larry and susan wade
March 26, 2013
To all of the Grosshandler family: I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing, I thought he was getting better but I guess god had other plans in store for him. My prayers go out to you. Jerry was such a joy to take care of when he was at Emeritus and it was fun dancing with him and he always enjoyed it. God Bless.
Robin Wheeler
March 25, 2013
Mark and Dave,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Mary Longstreth Mahone
March 25, 2013
Dave,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. His family was his legacy and what a great legacy it is.
Ha-Makom yenahem etkhem b'tokh sha ar aveilei Tzion vYerushalayim.
Joyce Thorla
Joyce Thorla
March 25, 2013
So sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Steve Baldwin
March 25, 2013
Dave, Mark, and families - our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father. Where GOD guides, GOD provides. The Carson Family.
Bill Carson
March 24, 2013
so sorry for the loss of a wonderful man I allways called him sunshine our thoughts and prayers be with youCarolyn Lemley
March 24, 2013
Dave,
I'm so sorry to hear of your father's passing. His legacy is his family, and what a great legacy it is.
"Ha-Makom yenahem etkhem b'tokh sha ar aveilei Tzion vYerushalayim."
Joyce Thorla
March 24, 2013
To all the Grosshandler family, My deepest sympathy for the loss of Jerry he was such a special person, a kind hearted and loving man who loved his family and treated his employees with respect and gratitude for their hard work. When I was young I worked for him at the Waldorf in 66 thru 68. He looked out for me called me his little red head and traught me how to handle the crowd some which was a little rough around the edges.I saw him years later at a grocery store and he said where's my haired girl I told him it was called nice and easy!! May God comfort you in the days ahead and know he is with his dearest love Helen and son Dicky. Vicki (Ault) Nottingham
Vicki Nottingham
March 24, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
carol brasseur
March 24, 2013
Our deepest sympathty for the loss of your father. Dave & Carole Sowards
March 24, 2013
My heart goes out to all of you, but what a wonderful life he had! Keep the memories close to your hearts.
Anne Hoffer
March 24, 2013
Dave and The entire Grosshandler Family - so sorry to read of your father's passing! May God wrap His loving arms around you all now and during the difficult days ahead.
Mark & Bev Gundelfinger
March 24, 2013
Please except our sympathy of the loss of your Father. I always loved waiting on Jerry at the bank. We always talked about when my Mother worked for him years ago. I know he will be sadly missed.
Joyce and Richard Gibson
March 24, 2013
Dr. Mark Grosshandler,
Ron and I would like to extend our sympathy to you and your Family for the loss of your father. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Cathy Dickson
March 24, 2013
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