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Verdell Richard “Grumpy” Groen

Birth	:	12 Feb 1938 Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	20 Mar 2021 Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3394012, -96.0164032
Description	:	OBITUARIES JURRENS FUNERAL HOME OF GEORGE Grumpy Groen February 12, 1938 - March 20, 2021 PLANT TREES IN REMEMBRANCE SEND A CARD SHOW YOUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY SERVICES MORE SHARE: GRUMPY'S OBITUARY George, IA Verdell “Grumpy” Groen, age 83 of George, IA died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley, IA. A private family funeral service will be Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Jurrens Funeral Home... Read More	OBITUARIES JURRENS FUNERAL HOME OF GEORGE Grumpy Groen February 12, 1938 - March 20, 2021 PLANT TREES IN REMEMBRANCE SEND A CARD SHOW YOUR SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY SERVICES MORE SHARE: GRUMPY'S OBITUARY George, IA Verdell “Grumpy” Groen, age 83 of George, IA died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at the Osceola Community Hospital in Sibley, IA. A private family funeral service will be Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Jurrens Funeral Home in George, Iowa with Reverend John Pea officiating. There will be a livestream link available to view the funeral service. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23rd from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with the family present the Jurrens Funeral Home of George. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be designated to various organizations in the community. Verdell Richard Groen was born February 12, 1938 to Ollie and Clara (Denekas) Groen in Sibley, Iowa. He attended Country School and graduated from George High School in 1956. He was a PFC in the United States Army National Guard 1956 - 1960. On October 12, 1956 Grumpy was united in marriage to Judy Grave in Ashton, Iowa. Together they made their home in Rock Rapids for 7 years before moving to Sibley. They lived in Sibley until 1977 when they moved to George, Iowa. They were blessed with three children, Vicki, Vonda and Jerry. Grumpy owned Grumpy’s Place in George for 6 years. In the past, he worked for the George Co-op Elevator. He spent numerous years trucking and worked for Bradd Dreessen before retiring in 2020. Grumpy was a member, elder, and trustee at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in George. In the past he was a volunteer for the Sibley and George Fire Departments. He enjoyed word puzzles, computer games, watching the Twins and Aggies, and playing cards. He enjoyed spending his winters in New Mexico where he would help his son on his Pecan Farm. Most of all, Grumpy enjoyed visiting with everyone and spending time with his family. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 64 years, Judy; children, Vicki (Norm) Riemersma of George, IA, Vonda (Tennus) Heronemus of Orange City, IA, and Jerry (Marcella) Groen of Las Cruces, NM; 7 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; and 1 great-great grandchild arriving in June; brother, Clifford (Verla) Groen of Little Rock, IA; along with many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Clara; two brothers and two sisters. Blessed Be His Memory.

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Verdell Richard “Grumpy” Groen's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, George, Lyon County, USA.
When did Verdell Richard “Grumpy” Groen death?
Verdell Richard “Grumpy” Groen death on 20 Mar 2021 in Sibley, Osceola County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 43.3394012
Longitude: -96.0164032

Family Members:

Parent

Ollie Groen

(1893 - 1969)

Clara Denekas Groen

(1897 - 1983)

Siblings

Henrietta Frances Groen

(1916 - 1921)

Clarence Frank Groen

(1918 - 2005)

George O Groen

(1920 - 1970)

Francis H Groen Wiertsema

(1922 - 1960)

Infant son Groen

(1929 - 1929)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3394012, -96.0164032

2. Hope Reformed Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3296127, -96.0392609

3. First Presbyterian Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3160591, -95.9707260

4. First Baptist Church Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3755000, -95.9780000

5. Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3593864, -95.8996582

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3306007, -95.8902969

7. Zion Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4324989, -95.9969025

8. Grant Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3903008, -95.8989029

9. Saint John Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2294006, -96.0152969

10. Quaker Cemetery
George, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2872900, -95.8706700

11. Greenwood Cemetery
Matlock, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2308006, -95.9405975

12. Bethel Reformed Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4621086, -95.9978027

13. Garfield Township Cemetery
Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2689018, -96.1572037

14. Saint Paul Lutheran Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2282000, -96.0985000

15. Riverview Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4127998, -96.1643982

16. Sheridan Township Cemetery
Boyden, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2047005, -96.0208969

17. Holy Name Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4183006, -96.1864014

18. Pleasant View Cemetery
Little Rock, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4445686, -95.8757553

19. Apostolic Christian Faith Cemetery
Rock Rapids, Lyon County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4207918, -96.1854804

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3156013, -95.8032990

21. Gilman Cemetery
Ashton, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3139000, -95.8032990

22. Hope Church Cemetery
Sibley, Osceola County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4193000, -95.8200000

23. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1916080, -96.1273510

24. Hope Cemetery
Hull, Sioux County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1939011, -96.1483002