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Obituary for Richard W. "Richie" Groh

Groh, Richard W. "Richie"
Born on June 23, 1945. Joined his beloved bride Angela (nee Drootsan) in heaven on December 29, 2017, at the age of 72 years. Loving father of Anthony (Ellen) Groh, Paul (Donna) Groh, Karen (Paul) Swain, Ingrid (Chuck) Ethridge and Eric (Sherry) Groh. Father-in-law of Patricia "Patty Patty" Weir. Dear brother of Caren (Don) VanBysum, Fred (Sena) Groh and Edward Groh. Dear brother-in-law of William (Nancy) Drootsan and Thomas (Michele) Drootsan. Proud grandfather of Stephanie, David, Lauren (Rhesia), Alexander, Olivia (Kris), Andrea and Josie. Great-grandfather of Julie and Olivia. Preceded in death by his parents Fred and Irene Groh. Beloved friend of the Sisters of Charity of St. Joan Antida. Also loved by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Richard spent the majority of his life teaching computer sciences at MATC-Milwaukee and at Goodwill Industries, where he also served as Director of Curriculum. He was also a woodworker and owned Amelia Anderson, a furniture building business, where he and his wife worked together.
Gathering at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish, 3100 W. Parnell Ave, Milwaukee, on Friday, January 12, from 4:00 PM until time of Memorial Mass at 5:30 PM. Reception to follow Mass at the church. Private entombment Wisconsin Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to The American Cancer Society. 1-800-227-2345. http://donate3.cancer.org

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