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Albert Philip “Al” Groff

Birth	:	8 Jan 1914 Dundee, Nobles County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	24 Jul 2013 Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Harrison Cemetery, May City, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3130989, -95.4477997
Description	:	Albert Philip Groff was born January 8, 1914, the fourth son of Henry Edwin "Ed" Groff and Mary "Mae" (Lorch) Groff, near Dundee, Minnesota. The family moved to the May City area a year later. He attended rural schools near May City, completing the eighth grade. High school was not an option at that time, but he did finish his education in 1987 with a GED from Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa. Albert helped with farming until 1937, and then started working for a Hartley building contractor. In 1942, Albert was drafted into the... Read More	Albert Philip Groff was born January 8, 1914, the fourth son of Henry Edwin "Ed" Groff and Mary "Mae" (Lorch) Groff, near Dundee, Minnesota. The family moved to the May City area a year later. He attended rural schools near May City, completing the eighth grade. High school was not an option at that time, but he did finish his education in 1987 with a GED from Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, Iowa. Albert helped with farming until 1937, and then started working for a Hartley building contractor. In 1942, Albert was drafted into the United States Army and served in the North Pacific and Germany until 1945. On July 6, 1941, Albert married Meta Brockshus, the daughter of Henry and Dora Brockshus, also of May City. He was confirmed and married in the new St. John's Lutheran church where he remained an active member. Albert and Meta lived most of their married life in May City, where he operated a construction business. He built many homes, several churches and numerous farm buildings. He enjoyed amateur radio (call sign K0WKT), crossword puzzles, Scrabble, and fishing. Albert passed away at the Community Memorial Health Center in Hartley on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at the age of 99. Albert is survived by his children: Alvin (Jane) Groff of Cedar Rapids, IA, Donald (Mary) Groff of Eagan, MN, Janice (Steven) Moore of Cedar Falls, IA, and Norbert (Shirley) Groff of Hartley, IA; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, seven step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great grandchild; and one sister, Carol Neumann of Annandale, MN. He was preceded in death by: Meta, his wife of 69 years (died August 21, 2010); his parents; and four brothers: Herbert, Lloyd, Myrle and Leslie.

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Where is Albert Philip “Al” Groff's memorial?
Albert Philip “Al” Groff's memorial is located at: Harrison Cemetery, May City, Osceola County, USA.
When did Albert Philip “Al” Groff death?
Albert Philip “Al” Groff death on 24 Jul 2013 in Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3130989
Longitude: -95.4477997

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Edwin “Ed” Groff

(1874 - 1968)

Mary “Mae” Lorch Groff

(1883 - 1978)

Spouse

Meta Christine Brockshus Groff

(1915 - 2010)

Siblings

Herbert Clarence Groff

(1907 - 1926)

Lloyd Edwin Groff

(1908 - 1989)

(unknow - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Harrison Cemetery
May City, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.4477997

2. Mennonite Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3278008, -95.4531021

3. Baker Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3142200, -95.5635700

4. Westport Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3130989, -95.3289032

5. Union Cemetery
Harris, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4317017, -95.4344025

6. Ocheyedan Township Cemetery
Ocheyedan, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4124680, -95.5436172

7. Excelsior Township Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3565000, -95.2907000

8. First Reformed Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2399500, -95.2889000

9. Fairview Cemetery
Ocheyedan, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4482994, -95.4860992

10. Pleasant View Cemetery
Hartley, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1719017, -95.4756012

11. Horton Township Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4431730, -95.5436860

12. Goewey Township Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3357900, -95.6638800

13. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4599648, -95.5461197

14. Silver Lake Cemetery
Lake Park, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4441986, -95.3078003

15. Little Sioux Lutheran Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2702065, -95.2109528

16. Lone Tree Cemetery
Everly, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1411018, -95.3347015

17. Randolph Cemetery
Center Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1282500, -95.5257500

18. Calvary Cemetery
Milford, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3213997, -95.1688995

19. Steuck Cemetery
Center Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1208500, -95.5440000

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2052994, -95.2086029

21. Saint Cecilia Cemetery
Sanborn, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -95.6524963

22. Center Township Cemetery
O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1150000, -95.5355000

23. Erskine Burial Site
Round Lake, Nobles County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5199240, -95.4838420

24. Roseland Cemetery
Sanborn, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1852989, -95.6813965