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John Grossman Obituary
He was the husband of Margaret L. “Peggy” (Hench) Grossman. They were married May 29, 1948.
Born Jan. 20, 1925, in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, he was a son of the late Luther D. and Mildred E. (Goulding) Grossman.
Dr. Grossman was a professor of art at Kutztown University for 29 years, until his retirement in 1987. He served as chairman of the College of Art for three years.
He received a bachelor of arts in art education from Kutztown University in 1949. He also received a bachelor of science in engineering from Northwestern University, Chicago, in 1947; and a master of arts in art education from Columbia University, New York, in 1951. He completed his doctorate in education in 1969 at Penn State University, University Park.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kutztown. Formerly, he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton, where he was a past president of church council and a member of the choir.
Dr. Grossman was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a member of Millersburg Lodge 364, F&AM.
Jack was an accomplished artist, working in watercolor and oil paintings. His paintings included many Berks County landscapes and farmsteads. His works also included scenes from his travels in the United States and abroad since 1946. For the last 20 years, he was an avid collector of antique tools.
Also surviving are a daughter, Beverly J. (Grossman), wife of Glenn W. Godshall, Kutztown; and two sons, the Rev. Randall A., husband of Nancy E. (Jensen) Grossman, Reading; and Michael J., husband of Ellen M. (Hahn) Grossman, Topton.
Other survivors include a sister, Dorothy H. (Grossman), widow of Morton Jones, Langhorne, Bucks County.
There are also nine grandchildren: Marci B. Grossman; Miriam E. (Grossman), wife of Gregory B. Fairbanks; Elizabeth A. (Godshall), wife of Joseph S.A. Pieller; Laura L. (Godshall), wife of Derek M. McElwain; Sarah K. Grossman; Dana K. Godshall, fiancee of Joshua A. Angstadt; Olivia K. Grossman; Meredith E. Grossman; and Leslie E. Grossman; and a great-granddaughter, Savannah B. Pieller.
Dr. Grossman was predeceased by a son, Robert L. Grossman, in 1995.
Memorial services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Trinity Lutheran Church, 357 W. Main St., Kutztown, with the Rev. Keith K. Rohrbach officiating. Burial with military honors provided by Ray A. Master, Post 217, American Legion, Topton, in Fairview Cemetery, Kutztown, will be private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown, and Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m. in the church.
The family requests contributions to Brandywine Community Library, 60 Tower Drive, Topton, PA 19562. Online condolences may be recorded at www.ludwickfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Grossman
Sue Gorski Berkenstock '79
April 8, 2008
Dr. Grossman was my first contact with KSC as a scared transfer student. He was my advisor and teacher for at least one class. He was very kind and fatherly and put me at ease from the start. I remember his cheerful, encouraging and folksy manner. He had a positive impact on my college life.
Lisa Eshleman Foster
March 30, 2008
Bev,
Distant condolances to you and your family for the passing of your father, who I will always remember as a great and kind professor at KSC.
Lisa Eshleman Foster
Rita & Morgan Pieller
March 27, 2008
Bev & family,
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father and loved one. He will live on in your heart and all the wonderful memories will carry you through this difficult time.
God bless you all
Stuart Guinther
March 26, 2008
Mike and Family: Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My mom forwarded the newspaper clipping.
With sympathy from our family to yours...
Steven Frederick
March 26, 2008
Dear Peggy and family,
I was so saddened to hear about Dr. Grossman. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jack was a huge influence to me growing up in Topton, and to this day, I still remember some of the great things he taught me about art, music, scouting, and life in general. He was truly a great man.
March 25, 2008
Mr. Grossman was our wonderful art teacher in Millersburg when we were in junior high school. We remember him fondly.
With sincere sympathy,
Ron & Judy (Heckert) Boyer
Ronald and Lyla Derr
March 25, 2008
Dear Randy and Nancy, Please accept our deepest sympathy for the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless. Ron and Lyla
Bruce Godshall
March 24, 2008
So sorry to hear about Dr. Grossman.
Not only my brothers father-in-law but
also one of my fondest college professors
during my years at K-town.
My sincere condolences to his entire family. May his soul find peace in the
light of loving that lies beyond.
John Ebner
March 24, 2008
Dear Peggy and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. We will certainly miss his smile and conversation in the neighborhood and our front yard. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
George Feger
March 24, 2008
May it have been the providence of God that called Jack unto himself in the last days. His family is in my prayers and may he rest in the peace of Christ.
Marcia Heiter
March 24, 2008
Dear Peg and Family:
I was so sorry to hear about Jack. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time.
Carol Oswald-Dignazio
March 24, 2008
My sincere condolences on the passing of your dad.
Betty Francis Seidel
March 24, 2008
My deepest sympathy, Bev, on the death of your dad......I am sure you have wonderful memories to sustain you and your wonderful family.
Sarah Fretz
March 24, 2008
Dear Randy,
I was very sad to read about your father's passing. I know how painful it is to lose a father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Nancy and the girls at this time. God bless and keep you in His loving care.
Sarah Fretz
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