Daniel Louis Grosser

Daniel Louis Grosser died at age  101 on October 24. 2023 after a wonderful 67  year marriage with his most beloved and devoted wife Selma (Cloper) Grosser.  Daniel was the father of 3 sons, Joel, (Jenny Grimes), David (Vivian Glassman) and Michael (Kate Birenbaum).   He was a very proud “Grandpa Dan” to his 8 grandchildren—Ondine, Arielle, Stefan, Laura, Anna, Sam, Emma and Eli Grosser.

Daniel was the cherished son of Jack and Katie Grosser and grew up in the West End of Boston until the family moved to Brookline.   He attended the Boston Public Schools and Boston Latin High School.  He was the loving brother of Bernard Grosser, MD of Utah and dear brother-in-law of Karen McArthur.

Upon graduating from Northeastern University as a Mechanical Engineer he enlisted in the Army Air  Corps in 1944 the predecessor to today’s U. S. Air Force where he helped in designing WWII Aircraft like the B17 Flying Fortress.   As a youth Dan loved the outdoors.  He enjoyed canoeing, hiking and camping.

Upon discharge he returned to school and  did his graduate work at the University of Michigan.  For over 30 years he worked for the Department of Defense.

Most importantly, Daniel was a family man always trying to instill values and love of knowledge  in his children. Dan was a voracious reader.   He loved reading westerns, especially books by Louis L’Amour.   Dan was a gentleman and a scholar who never had a harsh word about anyone.

Services were privately held with family from Virginia, Houston, Utah and California in attendance at the Grosser Family plot at Temple Mishkan Tefila  cemetery .   Daniel will be missed by his family and the few remaining friends as a kind and pleasant man with a sharp and low-keyed wit.  With sorrow we say Shalom to Daniel Grosser.

Contributions to a charity of choice will be welcomed.