Donald E. Groth passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the age of 87. He was predeceased by his mother, Emily and his father, Edward H. Groth; and his brother, Mike (Virginia) Groth.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Beverly; his sons, Michael (Cynthia) Groth and Daniel (Donna) Groth; his brother, Tim (Jan) Groth; his grandchildren, Benjamin (Devon) Groth and Cody (Danielle) Groth; his great grandchildren, Benjamin, Fallon, Taylor, Charlotte, Lucas and Emma; his sister-in-law, Margaret Hart; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Donald was a Veteran of the US Army and served in Northern Italy from 1955-1957. He had a great interest in history, especially the Civil War period. He was lucky enough to track down his great-grandfather's badge that was lost in the battlefield in Port Hudson, Louisiana. One hundred twenty years ago his great-grandfather, William G. Martens, was buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York.
Visitation hours will be held on Monday, January 31st from 4 - 7 pm at the Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Inc., 735 East Avenue in Hilton, where Don's Service will be held at 7 pm.
Flowers are declined. Please consider a donation in Donald's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. (click on the charity name to reach the donation website)