William ‘Bill’ Groth

William ‘Bill’ Groth of Martin passed away Monday, May 22, 2017 in Allegan. Bill was born August 9, 1941 in Hartford, MI the son of Henry A. and Cecile (Hilderley) Groth. Bill drove a feed truck for Wolverine Feed for 12 years before going to work at Plainwell Paper where he worked for over 23 years until they closed. In his spare time, he enjoyed cutting wood, gardening, fixing mowers and tinkering in the garage.

On March 16, 1963, he married Kathleen Myers who survives. Also surviving are his children, Michael (Sharon) Groth of Gobles and Michelle (Daniel) Wubben of Dorr; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may meet with Bill’s family from 10-11 A.M. Saturday, May 27, 2017 at the Trowbridge United Methodist Church, 355 – 26th Street, Otsego where a funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor John Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Trowbridge Methodist Cemetery. Contributions in memory of Bill may be made to

Wings Home

.

Messages of condolence may be posted at www.

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Jim & Bonnie Hoffman

May 23, 2017 at 5:18 pm

Kate and family, We are so saddened to hear of Bill’s passing. He was always such a hoot to talk to. Met you two while living next door to Larry & Jan and thought he was a great guy. Keeping you in our prayers and are here for your support.

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Jerry and Marilyn (Welcher) Fenner

May 23, 2017 at 7:48 pm

Kathy and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Bob and Jan Davis (Merson Church)

May 24, 2017 at 9:25 am

Mike and Sheri and family,

Sending heartfelt sympathy for the passing of your Dad. May you be comforted by the God who holds us all. May His strength and power sustain you during this time as we keep you in our prayers.

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Mary Beth Porter

May 24, 2017 at 3:00 pm

Kathy- So sorry to learn of Bill’s passing. Your plate is pretty full right now but know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything that I can do, don’t hesitate to let me know.

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Margaret Hyett Warning

May 24, 2017 at 4:56 pm

To the family:

Very sorry for the loss of Bill. Have known him since I was 4 years old.

You have my sympathy.

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Kathi Dobbin Fuss

May 24, 2017 at 5:01 pm

So sorry to hear of Bill’s passing! We graduated in the same class—-1959! My thoughts and prayers are with you!

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Dick & Sharalyn Downing

May 24, 2017 at 6:20 pm

Kathy

Our prayers are with you an your family.

Bill was always a joker to work with at Wolverine we

never knew what he would come up with, if true or false.

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Brenda Loviska

May 24, 2017 at 9:38 pm

Kathy & family, I am so sorry to hear of Bills passing. I worked with “Spot” at the Plainwell paper mill… He was a great person.. May your heavenly Father give you strength & comfort in these days ahead. Brenda Loviska

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Lori Salmon Weems

May 27, 2017 at 10:35 am

Kathy, Mike and Michelle, so sorry for your loss. Sending my sympathy and prayers to you and your family.

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