Edward Gross
December 6, 1920 ~ December 16, 2017
Edward Gross, 97, of Jefferson City, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born December 6, 1920, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the son of Jacob and Jennie (Miller) Gross. Both his parents were born in Poland.
A 1938 graduate of Jefferson City High School, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from the University of Missouri.
He served his country in the United States Air Force. Edward received the Silver Star Banner from the Silver Star Families of America from Governor Jay Nixon.
He was united in marriage on Edwards birthday, December 6, 1947, at the First Baptist Church in Jefferson City to Martha Ann Waters, who survives at the home.
Edward was a supervisor for thirty-two years for the Missouri Department of Transportation as a Data Analyst.
Edward was a dance instructor, a square dance caller for forty years, and loved to play his keyboard. He enjoyed gardening and watching boxing and football. His love of fishing extended to family vacations to La Paz, BCS, Mexico deep sea fishing. He was very interested in physical fitness and worked out at the YMCA almost everyday.
In addition to his wife, Martha, Edward is survived by three daughters, Peggy (Dale) Edwards, Russellville; Rhonda (Greg Sanning) Sherwood, Jefferson City; and Kathy (Greg) Johnston, Leander, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and several brothers and sisters.
A private graveside service with military honors will be Friday, December 29, 2017, at Hawthorne Memorial Gardens, with the Rev. John Kerr officiating.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to Central Missouri Honor Flight, 1400 Forum Blvd., Ste. 1-C, Box 334, Columbia, MO 65203; When The Yellow Ribbons Fades, Missouris Joining Forces, 322 Boonville Road, Jefferson City, MO 65109; or to the Silver Star Families, 525 Cave Hollow Rd., Cleaver, MO 65631.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Those wishing to email tributes or condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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So sorry to hear of Eds passing. He will be remembered for his dance lessons and dances at Capital Ritz. He had a great life and through his dancing, others loved dancing.
Babe was a joy to be around. We took our first dance lessons from him. He will be sadly missed. Our condolences to his family.
I am so sorry to hear of Babe’s passing. I was one of his Y friends. One of my first interactions with Babe, he was passing me while we were both jogging on the track. And he was 40 years older than me!! Needless to say, that caught my attention. It was always a treat to see Babe’s cheerful face at the Y. He will be missed.
In so sorry for your loss. I was heartbroken when I received the 3-mail notification. My times spent with Babe on the dance floor over the past 15 years were truly my favorite. I loved him even when he scolded me for my tattoos and piercings. He will be missed by so many.
My sympathies to the family. He truly was loved by all. He was a great dancer and i enjoyed his joy and zest for life. He will be truly missed.
My condolences, we’ve lost an old and dear friend. Martha Ann, hope you’re doing ok. Peggy and sisters, thinking of you guys!
Kathy, I was so sorry to learn of your dad’s passing. I often passed him walking as I went to work. Always greeted with a big smile and wave. What a zest for life he had! My condolences to you, your mom, sisters and his many friends. May your memories of him give you comfort in the days ahead.