Leonard Groehler passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 74 years of age.
Leonard was born Nov. 17, 1933, to Arthur and Villa Groehler in Kelliher, Minn.
He taught school for 33 years at Aitkin Public School District. A career he dearly loved and was proud of.
Leonard was united in marriage to Patricia Lee Van Sickle on Nov. 24, 1955. Together they had four children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Villa (Houchin) Groehler, and brother, Marvin Groehler of Mankato, Minn.
Leonard is survived by his wife, Pat; children, Scott (Janine Runke), Theresa (Rick Roadfeldt), Ross (Jeni Pierce) and Norma Jean (Geno Miller); grandchildren, Jamey (Melissa Hamms) Roadfeldt, Patrick Roadfeldt, and Gavin, Mason, Addie and BreAnn Groehler; siblings, Norman Groehler, Lois Norris, Marian Lindner (Byrd Lindner) and Lynn (Robert) Johnson; sister-in-law, Phyllis (Marvin) Groehler; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Kelliher.
Condolences may be left at www.greenlarsen.com.
Arrangements are with the Green-Larsen Mortuary Inc., International Falls.