Donald G. Gross, 90, of Cape Coral, FL passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. Born February 7, 1929 and originally from New Carlisle, OH, Don was a graduate of Olive Branch High School Class of 1947 and graduated from The Ohio State University Class of 1951. He became a shepherd at Rutgers University in New Jersey and tended to the sheep. He met Iris Mae Keeler in 1965 and married her that same year. They were married for 47 years before she passed.
Don had his own lawn care business Sirdoni, Inc. until he retired. During retirement he enjoyed Florida life, carving, tending to his lawn, and travelling with his wife.
Don is survived by his loving daughter Rachel Olsen (Peter); brother Norman from Ohio; 4 grandchildren Alexandra, Aaron, Eden, and Moriah.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Iris K. Gross and sister Kathryn Bentley.
Services will be held Thursday, November 21st at Coral Ridge Funeral Home. A visitation will be held between 12 - 1pm, with services and entombment to follow.
