Raymond 'Leroy' Groshek, age 85, of Amherst Junction, died on Tuesday, the 3rd of March 2020, at his home under the dedicated care of his wife and Heartland Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Jeffrey Groshek; three brothers, Mark Groshek, Dennis Groshek and Norbert Groshek and a brother-in-law, Walter Bembenek.
Ray was the first born of 12 children to Raymond and Regina (Stroik) Groshek on a very cold 18th day of January in 1935 and was raised on a small dairy farm in Galloway.
Ray graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1952. He served as a proud patriot in the USMC during the Korean War era from 1953 – 1956.
After leaving the Marine Corps he returned to Wisconsin and in 1959, he married Patricia Pehowski. They settled in Milwaukee and began a family of five children.
Ray took advantage of the GI Bill and earned a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from MSOE. He then accepted a position at General Motors and worked in the Delco Electronics division. His main work was the moon guidance system for the government Apollo Program.
On February 5, 1999, Ray was united in marriage to Carol (Lepak) Casper in Wausau. The couple relocated to central Wisconsin after Ray's retirement from GM in 2000.
Ray was very proud of his Polish heritage and spent 60 years dedicated to genealogy research in this area. He considered this his life's avocation and donated his work to the University of Stevens Point.
He loved various types of music with Mozart being his favorite composer. In his younger years, he loved playing Alto Saxophone in a local band. Ray was also an avid reader, especially of all things history or religion.
At a very young age, he was nicknamed 'Lone Star', a description of a personality trait that can be attributed to him throughout his life. For fun, Ray was a big fan of John Wayne and saw every movie that he made.
Late in life, Ray developed quite an affinity for cats. He related to them in a very nurturing way and found them to be his friend.
Ray was dedicated to his family and stressed the value of education and a good work ethic. A highlight in his life was to take the trip with the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galloway. Military rites will be conducted by the Elderon Memorial Post #8068 VFW following the mass. Fr. Augustine Bentil will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for the love and support that was shown to Raymond and his family. And special thanks to Maggie and his second family at Ascension Plover Rehab Center.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home ~ Wittenberg, WI
Ray was the first born of 12 children to Raymond and Regina (Stroik) Groshek on a very cold 18th day of January in 1935 and was raised on a small dairy farm in Galloway.
Ray graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1952. He served as a proud patriot in the USMC during the Korean War era from 1953 – 1956.
After leaving the Marine Corps he returned to Wisconsin and in 1959, he married Patricia Pehowski. They settled in Milwaukee and began a family of five children.
Ray took advantage of the GI Bill and earned a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from MSOE. He then accepted a position at General Motors and worked in the Delco Electronics division. His main work was the moon guidance system for the government Apollo Program.
On February 5, 1999, Ray was united in marriage to Carol (Lepak) Casper in Wausau. The couple relocated to central Wisconsin after Ray's retirement from GM in 2000.
Ray was very proud of his Polish heritage and spent 60 years dedicated to genealogy research in this area. He considered this his life's avocation and donated his work to the University of Stevens Point.
He loved various types of music with Mozart being his favorite composer. In his younger years, he loved playing Alto Saxophone in a local band. Ray was also an avid reader, especially of all things history or religion.
At a very young age, he was nicknamed 'Lone Star', a description of a personality trait that can be attributed to him throughout his life. For fun, Ray was a big fan of John Wayne and saw every movie that he made.
Late in life, Ray developed quite an affinity for cats. He related to them in a very nurturing way and found them to be his friend.
Ray was dedicated to his family and stressed the value of education and a good work ethic. A highlight in his life was to take the trip with the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galloway. Military rites will be conducted by the Elderon Memorial Post #8068 VFW following the mass. Fr. Augustine Bentil will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for the love and support that was shown to Raymond and his family. And special thanks to Maggie and his second family at Ascension Plover Rehab Center.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home ~ Wittenberg, WI
Raymond 'Leroy' Groshek, age 85, of Amherst Junction, died on Tuesday, the 3rd of March 2020, at his home under the dedicated care of his wife and Heartland Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son Jeffrey Groshek; three brothers, Mark Groshek, Dennis Groshek and Norbert Groshek and a brother-in-law, Walter Bembenek.
Ray was the first born of 12 children to Raymond and Regina (Stroik) Groshek on a very cold 18th day of January in 1935 and was raised on a small dairy farm in Galloway.
Ray graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1952. He served as a proud patriot in the USMC during the Korean War era from 1953 – 1956.
After leaving the Marine Corps he returned to Wisconsin and in 1959, he married Patricia Pehowski. They settled in Milwaukee and began a family of five children.
Ray took advantage of the GI Bill and earned a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from MSOE. He then accepted a position at General Motors and worked in the Delco Electronics division. His main work was the moon guidance system for the government Apollo Program.
On February 5, 1999, Ray was united in marriage to Carol (Lepak) Casper in Wausau. The couple relocated to central Wisconsin after Ray's retirement from GM in 2000.
Ray was very proud of his Polish heritage and spent 60 years dedicated to genealogy research in this area. He considered this his life's avocation and donated his work to the University of Stevens Point.
He loved various types of music with Mozart being his favorite composer. In his younger years, he loved playing Alto Saxophone in a local band. Ray was also an avid reader, especially of all things history or religion.
At a very young age, he was nicknamed 'Lone Star', a description of a personality trait that can be attributed to him throughout his life. For fun, Ray was a big fan of John Wayne and saw every movie that he made.
Late in life, Ray developed quite an affinity for cats. He related to them in a very nurturing way and found them to be his friend.
Ray was dedicated to his family and stressed the value of education and a good work ethic. A highlight in his life was to take the trip with the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galloway. Military rites will be conducted by the Elderon Memorial Post #8068 VFW following the mass. Fr. Augustine Bentil will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for the love and support that was shown to Raymond and his family. And special thanks to Maggie and his second family at Ascension Plover Rehab Center.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home ~ Wittenberg, WI
Ray was the first born of 12 children to Raymond and Regina (Stroik) Groshek on a very cold 18th day of January in 1935 and was raised on a small dairy farm in Galloway.
Ray graduated from Wittenberg High School in 1952. He served as a proud patriot in the USMC during the Korean War era from 1953 – 1956.
After leaving the Marine Corps he returned to Wisconsin and in 1959, he married Patricia Pehowski. They settled in Milwaukee and began a family of five children.
Ray took advantage of the GI Bill and earned a bachelor's degree in Electronic Engineering from MSOE. He then accepted a position at General Motors and worked in the Delco Electronics division. His main work was the moon guidance system for the government Apollo Program.
On February 5, 1999, Ray was united in marriage to Carol (Lepak) Casper in Wausau. The couple relocated to central Wisconsin after Ray's retirement from GM in 2000.
Ray was very proud of his Polish heritage and spent 60 years dedicated to genealogy research in this area. He considered this his life's avocation and donated his work to the University of Stevens Point.
He loved various types of music with Mozart being his favorite composer. In his younger years, he loved playing Alto Saxophone in a local band. Ray was also an avid reader, especially of all things history or religion.
At a very young age, he was nicknamed 'Lone Star', a description of a personality trait that can be attributed to him throughout his life. For fun, Ray was a big fan of John Wayne and saw every movie that he made.
Late in life, Ray developed quite an affinity for cats. He related to them in a very nurturing way and found them to be his friend.
Ray was dedicated to his family and stressed the value of education and a good work ethic. A highlight in his life was to take the trip with the Never Forgotten Honor Flight.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Galloway. Military rites will be conducted by the Elderon Memorial Post #8068 VFW following the mass. Fr. Augustine Bentil will preside. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The family would like to thank the staff of Heartland Hospice for the love and support that was shown to Raymond and his family. And special thanks to Maggie and his second family at Ascension Plover Rehab Center.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home ~ Wittenberg, WI
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