Joseph R. Grote (1928-2014)

GROTE

Posted By: Padriag
Date: 10/27/2014 at 14:31:33

Joseph R. Grote, age 85, Neola, Iowa, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014, at Fox Run Assisted Living.

He was born October 11, 1928, in Neola, Iowa, to Joseph and Rosalia (Talty) Grote and a graduate of St. Joseph High School in 1936. He was united in marriage to Lorraine Schnitker on February 8, 1950. Joe was a longtime farmer and member of St. Patrick's Church, Knights of Columbus 4th Degree, and also drove the school bus for Underwood and Tri-Center Schools. Joe also served in the National Guard.

Joe is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Lorraine, April 29, 1986.

Survivors include his children and spouses, Patty (Craig) Willard, of San Antonio, Texas, Jan (Rick) Craft, of Neola, Norma (Rod) Weiss, of Lenexa, Kan., Mike Grote, of Council Bluffs, Bob (Lori) Grote, of West Des Moines, Iowa, Rick (Joanne) Grote, Fred (Annette) Grote, all of Neola; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; sister, Gloria (Ethan) Jacobsen, of Denver, Colo.; brother, Jack (Mary) Grote, of Sargent Bluff, Iowa; aunt, Mary Martin, of Council Bluffs; and uncle, Harry Grote, of Fallbrook, Calif.

Rosary Recitation Monday, 6 p.m., with visitation to follow at St. Patrick Church, Neola. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 10 a.m., at St. Patrick's Church in Neola.

Interment Neola Iowa with luncheon to follow back at church. Memorials are suggested to the church and St. Albert Schools.

Source: The Daily Nonpareil
Tuesday, July 15, 2014 12:00 am. Updated: 9:07 am