CARL GROSSMAN Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

FUNERAL: 1:00 PM, THURSDAY 3/14/2019 at HEBREW MEMORIAL CHAPEL A LINK WILL BE PROVIDED FOR A WEBCAST OF THE FUNERAL SERVICE ON THE TRIBUTE PAGE Age 99, of West Bloomfield, Carl was one of the "FIGHTING GROSSMAN BROTHERS" The following is a synopsis from Bob Dotson’s American Story. It is the amazing story of an American family that had eight brothers serving at the same time. This is a story of our greatest generation. We hope you enjoy this article. When the eight Grossman brothers left to serve the nation in World War II, their mother’s advice was simple: come home. “ ‘Somebody’s gotta come back,’ she said. ‘It might as well be you.’ “ And every one of them did. Carl Grossman is the last of the family’s homegrown battalion. As an Army medic, he fought in 19 Pacific battles. His plane crashed – twice. When it was all over, he returned home, only missing a tooth. Six more Grossmans also took to the battlefields. Mickey built the ship he later served on and defended as Japanese suicide pilots tried to sink it. Another brother was a bomber pilot who roomed with none other than silver screen legend Clark Gable. In Germany, there was a Grossman to help liberate a POW camp. As the prisoners were freed, he not only welcomed home fellow soldiers, but also a friend who hailed from his own Pittsburgh neighborhood. Leonard was a cryptographer, and served in Europe and North Africa. He came home a wounded warrior and faced dozens of operations. Two brothers who were too old to enlist served their country on the homefront; one as a police officer, and the other as part of a top secret project – the first atomic bomb. The Grossman family’s sacrifices and service was noticed at the highest levels. President Roosevelt personally wrote a letter to the boys’ parents. At the time of this article, Carl was the last surviving brother and he was still fighting. As a greeter at Wal-Mart, Carl is working well past what is typically considered retirement age. After the war, he began selling cars and did so for 51 years until the American auto industry collapsed. Carl’s finances crumbled as well. His wife still makes him a lunch to take to work. He commutes 35 miles a day, his American Dream of retirement is just that; a dream. Still, Carl grins as he says, “But it doesn’t bother me. I’m glad to work. It’s good for my mind.” Feel free to read more about this American Story and others by Bob Dotson During his military career, Carl received an Air Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, American Defense Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal with 5 bronze Stars. Beloved husband for 68 years to Freda Grossman. Devoted father of Gary Grossman, Jamie Grossman and the late Randy Grossman. Loving grandfather of Dylan Froling. Treasured brother to the late Moses, late Solomon, late Jacob, late Irwin, late Leonard, late Israel, late Hyman, late Alan , late Michael Grossman and the late Lillian Blatt Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. OFFICIATING: Rabbi Avie Shapiro INTERMENT: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery SHIVA: The family will be gathering at the niece's home Joanna Edelson 25425 Sherwood Drive Huntington Woods MI 48070 248-548-2906 Through Thursday evening. CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of CARL GROSSMAN you may do so by making a contribution to: HUMANE SOCIETY 30300 Telegraph Road, Ste 220 Bingham Farms, MI 48025 (248) 283.1000 www.michiganhumane.org or ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION 25200 Telegraph Road, Ste 100 Southfield, MI 48033 248-351-0280 www.alz.org or A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE

CARL GROSSMAN

December 20, 1919 - March 12, 2019

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