Robert Dean “Bob” Groff, 69, died Dec. 16, 2024, at home with his wife and friends by his side after nearly a year-long battle with cancer.Robert Dean “Bob” Groff, 69, died Dec. 16, 2024, at home with his wife and friends by his side after nearly a year-long battle with cancer.
He was born May 19, 1955, the son of Phillip and Marilyn Groff. He married Marcia Oatman on July 23, 1983. She survives.
Also surviving are two sisters, Pam Fugate and Lisa (and Ryan) Sullivan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Stella Louise and James Oatman.
After high school he worked at International Harvester in Canton for three years. His beloved friend taught him how to drive a semi. He then drove for several companies and individuals over the next 48 years including Star Deliveries and Transfer, Big T Trucking in Oklahoma, Tobler Transfer, Munson Transportation, Risinger Brothers, Barr Nunn Transportation, Marten Trucking, Gordon Trucking, JBS Carriers and finished working at G+D Transportation.
Through the years he was an Elk, a member of NRA, a member of the Moose Lodge in Canton, American Hunting Association and OOIDA.
Services were held Monday at Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory in Canton with Rev. Kevin Van Tine officiating. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Canton.
He learned of Tunnel to Towers from his brother-in-law Jimmy Oatman, and requested that memorials be made to that organization.
To view Bob’s DVD or to make an online condolence, go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com.
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