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David D. Gross

PORTAGE  -- David D. Gross, age 85, of Portage, died on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at his home in Saddle Ridge.   

Dave was born in York, Pennsylvania, on February 16, 1924, the son of Phillip and Catherine (Danley) Gross.  He married Marcella Ness on April 20, 1946.  Dave served his country in the United States Army Air Corps.  He retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 30 years of service, during which time he worked in York, PA, Aurora, Joliet and Peoria, IL.  Dave loved to play golf, once making a hole-in-one.  He loved the Philadelphia Phillies and Penn State.  Dave took a flying lesson when he was 80 years old.  He was a member of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. 

David is survived by his wife, Marcella, Portage; his daughter, Sharon (Roy) Kapteina, Muscatine, IA; his granddaughter, Kari (Dave) Palutis, Wentzville, MO; his great-granddaughter, Ella Palutis; his brother, Phillip (Delores) Gross, York PA, other relatives and friends.  David was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Mary Elizabeth Feeser.

There will be no services per Dave’s wishes.  The Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage is assisting the family.

If desired, memorials may be given to the American Heart Association in Dave’s name.

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