Gordon G. Gross, age 82, of Huron, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Avantara in Huron. His funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Huron Christian Church with burial to follow at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Huron. Visitation, with his family present, will be from 5-7 p.m., on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Welter Funeral Home in Huron; or one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday morning. His funeral service will be live-streamed at www.youtube.com/@huronchristianchurch8324

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Gordon Glenn "Gordy" Gross was born on February 2, 1942 in Huron, South Dakota to parents Jake K. and Barbara J. (Stahl) Gross. Gordy attended rural schools and later received his GED. Gordon worked for Armour's and Co. for 44 years, retiring in 2004. During his tenure with Armour's/The Dial Corp., Gordon worked in Huron, Worthington, MN and Ft. Madison, Iowa. Gordy moved into Avantara Nursing Home, due to declining health, on May 17th, 2023.

He married Donna Engel in 1962 in Huron, and three children were born to this union, Lori, Travis and Misty. Gordon and Donna later divorced. He married Mary (Reed) Manitz on April 15th, 1983. In 2006 they retired to his hometown of Huron. Gordy and Mary spent many happy years together traveling the US, wintering in Arizona, volunteering at Huron Christian Church and delivering Meals on Wheels for the Senior Center. Gordy loved to hunt pheasants and go fishing with family and friends. He also enjoyed watching car races and Wheel of Fortune, playing BINGO and a friendly game of cards. After retirement, he looked forward to his daily afternoon coffee with "the guys" at McDonald's. Anytime spent with family, especially at Christmas, meant the world to him.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Mary, of Sioux Falls; children, Lori Wallenstein of Huron, Travis (Teresa) Gross of Cavour, and Misty (Jeff) Fasching of Ft. Madison, Iowa. Step-children, Janice Gillespie of Utah, Jon Manitz of South Dakota and Dan (Lori) Manitz of Wyoming; 6 grandchildren, Todd Wallenstein, Cody Gross, both of Huron, Amanda (Jay) Barton of Alpena, Natasha (Sergio) Arevalo of Florida, Jonathon Wardlow, and Kerrington Wardlow both of Ft. Madison; Step-grandchildren, Justin Manitz and Brody Manitz; 12 great-grandchildren; Sisters-in-law, Kay Gross and Lynette Gross of Huron and brother-in-law, Denny (Sandy) Reed of Roundlake, MN; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; nephew, Bradley Rosenberger; granddaughter, Callyann Wallenstein; his 3 brothers, Dennis, Gene and Billy, one sister Barbara Rosenberger; sister-in-law Janet Gross; brother-in-law Gene Rosenberger.