Obituary of Kim E. Grossman

Kim Grossman was welcomed into his Heavenly home on December 22, 2020 after a long fight against autoimmune encephalitis. His mind and body are whole and healthy once again. Kim was born on February 15, 1952 to Mary Jane Evans and Ernest Grossman. Kim attended St. Peter Lutheran School and later graduated from Hemlock High School in 1970. He went on to earn his associates degree from Kirkland Community College. In 1973 he started his 38 years of employment with the Michigan Department of Transportation at the West Side Garage. He happily retired in 2010. He also had a part time job at Ric's food center in Hemlock where he loved joking with all the customers. Kim met the love of his life, Linda Chinevere, at his brother's wedding in 1977. On August 19, 1978 they were married. In 1983 they welcomed their son Matthew and in 1986 their daughter Katrina. He loved being a Dad. He proudly coached, volunteered and attended all sporting events and activities that his children were in. There were many. Kim loved life. He loved vacations with family and friends. He loved to boat and fish. He loved hunting with his son and lifelong friend Randy. He loved cheering for the Spartans and the Lions. He loved cooking and Christmastime. Later in life, Kim found joy in becoming a Papa to his two "baby girls". Kim leaves behind his beloved wife Linda. His son, daughter-in-law and two granddaughters, Matthew, Meghan, Sydney and Skylar Grossman of Harrison MI. His daughter Katrina Grossman of Livonia MI. His siblings, Ern (Gail) Grossman, Brian (Karen) Grossman and Karen (Paul) Warriner. He also leaves behind a brother-in-law Dale (Linda) Chinevere. His best friend Randy (Dawn) Emeott. Many special nieces and nephews. Many friends and extended family. He is reunited in Heaven with many loved ones once again. We thank all the doctors, nurses, CNAs, physical, occupational and speech therapists that have cared for him all these months. We are forever grateful for the help and love you gave him. At a later time we will have a memorial to celebrate Kim's life at Zion Lutheran in Hemlock. Memorials can be made out to Zion Lutheran 17927 Dice Road Hemlock, MI 48626. Deisler Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Grossman family; condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.DeislerFuneralHome.com