Gary Grossman

Gary Frank Grossman, 74, Bismarck, formerly of Esmond, passed away May 22, 2019, at St. Alexius Medical Center, in Bismarck.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at St. Boniface Catholic Church, in Esmond, with Fr. Brian Bachmeier celebrating.

Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday followed by a vigil service at St. Boniface Catholic Church. Visitation will continue on Tuesday one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be held at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery at 11 a.m. on June 8.

Music will be provided by Becky and Shelby Brandvold. Casket bearers will be family friend, John Vetter, and nephews, Donald Grossman, Steve Axtman, Brad Grossman, Ken Axtman, Tim Grossman, Tim Axtman, Karl Grossman, Kevin Axtman and Keenan Grossman.

Gary Frank Grossman was born April 12, 1945, in Rugby, to Joseph and Agnes (Wolf) Grossman. He was raised on the family farm west of Esmond. Gary was united in marriage to Cecilia Mattern on Jan. 20, 1968, at St. Anselm's Catholic Church in Fulda. To this union, five children were born: Tina, Kory, Renae, Lee and Kristin.

Gary started working construction at the age of 17. As a Union Iron Worker (Local 793), he helped construct many of North Dakota's major energy projects and coal gasification plants in addition to several iconic landmarks, including long-span river bridges. He also worked on military defense projects on both air force bases and numerous missile sites throughout the state. Gary also farmed in the Esmond area until 1987. He retired from ironworking in the early 1990's and moved to Bismarck to be closer to his children. He then worked for several more years, transporting campers for Capital RV.

Gary was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church in Bismarck and St. Boniface Catholic Church in Esmond. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, traveling, watching old western movies, playing cards and visiting with family and friends. His happiest moments were sharing time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and attending their many activities.

Gary is survived by his children, Tina (Scott) Smith, Bismarck, Kory (Shelly) Grossman, Bismarck, Renae (Corey) Genetzky, Bismarck, Lee Grossman, Bismarck, and Kristin (Charlie) Winn, Washburn; grandchildren, Stephanie, Chelsey, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Cole, Brandon, Kyra, Jetta, Lydia and Henry; great-grandchildren, Aubrie, Carsten, Easton and Jack; siblings; Vickie Axtman,  Fargo, Ronald Grossman, Esmond, Daniel Grossman, Esmond, and Bryan Grossman, Grand Forks.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Agnes Grossman; brother, Marvin Grossman; grandson, Ashton Genetzky; nephew, Terry Axtman; brother-in-law, Kenneth Axtman; sisters-in-law, Sharon Grossman and Ellen Grossman.

Online condolences may be left at www.thenelsonfuneralhome.com.

(Nelson Funeral Home, Maddock)