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DATE: Tuesday, September 5, 1995             TAG: 9509050006
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WILLIAM E. GROH JR.

William Edward Groh Jr., 60, of the 5100 block of Hoffler St., died Aug. 31, 1995, in his residence.

Mr. Groh was a native of Newberry, Mich. He was a retired plumber for Holmes Brothers and was a member of New Temple Grove Pentecostal Church. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Groh; his mother, Alice Coates Groh of Lansing, Mich.; three sons, Dale Groh, David Groh and Donald Groh; two sisters; five brothers; and one grandchild, Brandon Groh.

A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Mr. Groh's residence, followed by visitation until 10 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth Blvd. Chapel, is handling arrangements.

KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY

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