Obituary: Gordon V. Grossman

Gordon V. “Gordie” Grossman (March 24, 1940–August 21, 2025)

Gordon V. “Gordie” Grossman, 85, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home. He was a gentleman, scholar, and family man.

Gordon was born on March 24, 1940, Easter Sunday, to the late Victor and Esther (Kemner) Grossman in Jackson, Mich. He and his family lived on a beautiful farm in Manchester, Mich. Gordon graduated from Manchester High School and earned a degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University. He went on to work in the research animal industry for 48 years. Gordon was an avid Michigan State University basketball, football, and hockey fan. He loved his sons and his grandchildren. Gordon enjoyed traveling, being outdoors, and spending winters in Sedona, Ariz., and Panama City Beach, Fla.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jan Grossman; sons, Matthew (Kimberly) Grossman and Fredric (Keri) Grossman; sister, Diane Lockridge; grandchildren, Gabrielle, Gavin, and Sam Grossman, and Cam and Addi Kooi; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Following Gordon’s wishes, there will be no funeral services, but there will be a Celebration of Life at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cleveland Clinic, Philanthropy Institute — Desk DV, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195 ATTN: Miller Family Heart & Vascular Inst. (give.ccf.org/match2025); or Michigan State University in memory of Gordon V. Grossman allocated to Agriculture and Natural Resources, and mailed to: MSU, 535 Chestnut Rd, Room 300, East Lansing, MI 48824 (https://give.msu.edu).

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and a founder of the Manchester Mirror.