Eldon L Grosse

Name: Visitation
Start: 04/16/2015 01:00 PM
End: 04/16/2015 02:00 PM
Location: Zniewski Funeral Home

June 26, 1922 — April 13, 2015

Eldon L. Grosse, age 92, was born in Alpena, South Dakota, on June 26, 1922, the son of Albert and Clara Schnuelle Grosshuesch. He grew up in Scotland, South Dakota and graduated from Scotland High School in 1940. He then attended Yankton College and later earned a graduate degree at the University of Colorado-Boulder. Eldon served his country in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. On December 27, 1965, Eldon was united in marriage to Leona Haag in Eden Valley, Minnesota. This union was blessed with over 49 years of marriage. He worked in Public Education for 37 years in North Dakota, South Dakota, Oregon, and Minnesota. He was a member of the American Legion and a charter and lifetime member of the Scotland VFW Post #2966. He loved the outdoors, especially canoeing in the Gunflint Trail and outdoor photography. Eldon passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015, at the Glen Oaks Nursing Home in New London. Eldon is survived by his wife Leona of Benson and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Clara, his son Steve, and an infant daughter Kristin.

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