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Gross

Francis G. Gross

Gettysburg, SD

1933, 1791, Custer, F-12,

From Francis Gross' son Patrick Gross.

Francis G. Gross was born September 30, 1914 and died December 23, 1986. He was a civil engineer working for SD DOT and retail hardware owner in Gettysburg, SD. He was a business and civic leader in Gettysburg. Francis Gross retired to Sioux Falls in 1970.

Francis was a Golden Gloves boxing champion winning 20 bouts and losing one. He boxed in CCC camps as well. His family still owns his camp axe.


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