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GROSS, Terry M.
GROSS, Terry M. (Cascade, IA, Oct. 11, 1953--Dubuque, IA, Apr. 18, 2024) The son of Leo “Buck” and Virginia Gross, he was the younger brother to his sister, Barb, and his brother Dave. He graduated from Aquin High School in Cascade in 1971, and went on to study education at LORAS COLLEGE, where he graduated in 1975.
Terry taught for 43 years at schools including St. Columbkille, Grundy Center, Petersburg, Xavier in Dyersville, Benton Community in Atkins, and then in the DUBUQUE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, ending his career as a sixth grade language arts teacher at ELEANOR ROOSEVELT MIDDLE SCHOOL from 2005 to 2018. In 2008, he received the GOLD STAR AWARD for his amazing efforts in the classroom.
He married Debbie, on June 29, 1984, and they would have celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary this summer. Terry and Debbie have two daughters, Kate and Megan. Terry delighted in being their dad and was so proud when they both chose to follow him into the field of education. Terry was also the best “Papa” to his five grandchildren. He was their biggest fan at basketball and soccer games, dance recitals, gymnastics meets, and more.
Terry was a longtime active member of ST. ANTHONY'S CHURCH, participating in Emmaus Weekends, faith formation, and Knights of Columbus. In retirement, Terry became a dedicated staff member at the NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM.
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Obituaries, Dubuque Today, Online
