Daniel M. Grossman, 77, of Esmond, ND passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at CHI St. Alexius in Bismarck, ND. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Grossman Family Farm – 3871 32 ^nd Avenue NE Esmond, ND 58332. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 and/or Liberty's Troops: 22849 483 ^rd Avenue, Flandreau, SD 57028.

Daniel was born February 20, 1944 to Joe and Agnes (Wolfe) Grossman in Rugby, ND. He attended school until the eighth grade, before going to work on his grandmother's farm. Daniel was united in marriage to Sharon Irene Burgess on October 12, 1963 at the St. Williams Catholic Church in Maddock, ND. The couple moved to Towner, ND where they lived for two years before returning to Esmond.

Daniel began his 42 year career with the Millwright Union in Grand Forks and most recently with Local #548 Union in St. Paul, MN. Daniel and Sharon lived on a farm west of Esmond until September 1988 before spending a short time in Balta, ND. They then moved to their farm west of Esmond in 1989 where they resided, ranching cattle and helping family in need. Sharon passed away September 2017.

Daniel loved spending time with his family and friends, but especially enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed playing Pinochle, Double Rummy and watching Netflix and wrestling. Daniel was a great man who could liven up any conversation. He has left many spirit seeds of passion, hard work and the importance of family. He will be greatly missed by all.

Daniel is survived by his children, Susanne Wentz of Harvey, ND, Shirley (Brian) Lewis of Greenbush, MN, Tami Wentz of Rugby, ND and Tim (Linda) Grossman of Harvey, ND; 10 grandchildren, Michael, Danelle, Josh, Valerie, Derek, Jessica, Michelle, Nicholas, Levi and Daniel; 3 great-great grandchildren, Harper Wentz, Jaxon Germain and Theo Wentz; siblings, Ronald Grossman of Esmond, ND, Brian Grossman of Grand Forks, ND and Vickie Axtman of Fargo, ND; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 53, years, Sharon; parents, Joe and Agnes Grossman; granddaughter, Aleisha Alleyne; son-in-law, Ron Wentz; brothers, Gary Grossman and Marvin Grossman; special nephew, Brad Cichos.