Steven Groh

Steven John Groh, 52, formerly of Mankato, died on Saturday, October 4, 2003 at his home in St. James.

Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Mankato Mortuary with visitation two hours prior to service.

He was born on October 30, 1950 in Mankato to Rosemary and Harold Groh.

He will be deeply missed by his six children; John Johnstone the Bear (Lisa) Groh of Bay City, WI; Katie Milkfoot the Cat (Nate) Pechacek of Austin, TX; Steve Frogger Groh of Red Wing; Casey Monster Mouse (Ben) Mueller of St. Paul; Carrie Phatapillar (Mike) Swanson of Prescott, WI; and Jim J.R. E.T. Wood tick Groh of Diamond Bluff, WI; He is survived by his mother, Rosemary of Mankato; two sisters, Ann (Jim) Rust of Greenwood, WI; and Jan (Rich) Groh-Ito of Loveland, CO; his former wife, Dorothy (Donn) Leaf of Bay City, WI; his six granddaughters; and many other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by Rose Marie Toots-a-Relli Gamberzini Pasta Maker Extraordinaire Douglas and his father, Harold.

Steve had a lifelong passion for learning. He loved to read, solve problems, and engage others in conversation. He loved a challenge. Steve always had a fresh point of view and enjoyed encouraging others to see things from another perspective. He left all who knew him with impressions of a brilliant mind, a gentle soul, and a corny sense of humor. We love him and will miss him!