Groon, Steven "Archie" 1957-2016

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Posted By: Marjorie Brunsting-Volunteer (email)
Date: 9/13/2024 at 01:39:44

Steven Groon passed away March 24, 2016. He was born March 16, 1957, in Hawarden, Iowa, to Betty and Gerald Groon, Sr.

Archie retired from the Army National Guard in 2014 after 34 years of service. He was a mentor to many, and was an honorable, well-loved man. During his time in the service, he received numerous awards.

Archie had a passion for learning and was currently working on obtaining his Master’s Degree. One thing he will be remembered by was his sweet tooth and endless desire for dessert.

Archie is survived by his siblings, Jan Cox of Mission Viejo, CA, Sandy Groon of Big Bear Lake, CA, Gloria (Ron) Siemers of Buffalo, MN, Jerry (Brenda) Groon, Kevin (Paulette) Groon, and Connie (Tom) Tentinger all of Akron, IA; love of his life and newlywed, Heather, who tied the knot on March 17, 2016; as well as his many nieces and nephews, and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Roger, Ed, and Rod.

Funeral services for Archie will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 517 SW Des Moines Street in Ankeny. Visitation will be held Thursday evening at the church from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Burial with full military honors will be held after the service on Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel.

Memorial contributions will be received by the family and later directed to a charity close to his heart.

“The Lord gave me another day, I’ll always look for the good.”

Online condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Source: Hamiltons Funeral Home online obituary.