Obit: Groves, Orlo D. (1932 -
2013)
Contact: Robert Lipprandt
bob@wiclarkcountyhistory.org
Surnames: Boreen, Clark, Coates, Davis, Dobbe, Emry, Ferry, Groves,
Hilderbrand, Mathy
----Source: The Star News (Medford, WI) 03/14/2013
Groves, Orlo D. (15 JUN 1932 - 7 MAR 2013)
Orlo D. Groves, 80,
Birnamwood, died on Thursday, March 7 at his home.
Funeral services will
be held on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. at Schmidt and Schulta Funeral Home in
Birnamwood, with Pastor Derrald Hilderbrand officiating.
Visitation will
be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service.
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----Source: The Wausau Daily Herald (Wausau, WI) Online
obituaries
Orlo D. Groves, 80, Birnamwood, died on Thursday, March 7,
2013 at his home under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice.
He was
born on June 15, 1932 in Gilman, the son of the late George and Bernice (Ferry)
Groves. On February 27, 1952, Orlo was united in marriage to Dona Mae Clark in
Milwaukee. She survives. Orlo served in the National Guard from 1949-1953.
He was employed as a truck driver for Greyhound Van Lines, Princl and Lund
Trucking. Orlo was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He
was also a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, Wausau.
In addition
to his wife, Dona Mae, survivors include a son, Dean (Cindy) Groves, Hudson, WI;
five daughters, Karen (Paul) Dobbe, Trego, WI, Loralee (Terry Coates) Groves and
Coral (Lowell) Boreen all of Wittenberg, Julie (Mick Mathy) Groves, Portage, WI
and Jill (Chuck) Davis, Lake Villa, IL and a sister, Elaine Emry.
In
addition to his parents, Orlo was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis and two
brothers, Del and Irving.
The Funeral service will be held at 2:30PM on
Sunday, March 10, 2013 at Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Birnamwood. Pastor
Derrald Hilderbrand, Minister of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church, will officiate.
Visitation will be on Sunday from 1:30PM until the time of service at the
funeral home. The family guestbook and condolences are available at
www.schmidtschulta.com
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