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George J. Groff

April 17, 1950 - December 17, 2020

visitation

Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 |
Monday 12/28, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

service

Service
St. Joseph Church
5310 Hohman Ave.
Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-932-0702 |
Tuesday 12/29, 10:00 am

cemetery

Cemetery
St. Joseph / St. John Cemetery
1547 167th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-844-9475 |
Tuesday 12/29

George J. Groff, 70 of Schererville, IN passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born April 17, 1950 in Hammond, IN to Robert and Elizabeth (nee Boos) Groff. George graduated from Bishop Noll in 1969. He worked for Arcelor Mittal (Inland Steel) 50 plus years as a mechanic.  George enjoyed going to auctions and doing flea markets. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth; brother, Robert (Joanne) Groff of Valparaiso; sisters, Sue (Roberto) Gutierrez of Schererville and Mary (William) Bodlak of Chicago; nephews, Robert (Isa) Gutierrez of Chicago, Michael (Akiko) Gutierrez of Japan and Liam Bodlak; niece, Katie Bodlak of Chicago; and great nephew, Santi Gutierrez of Japan. George is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Beth Groff.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 5304 Hohman Ave. Hammond, IN with 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial offered by Reverend Theodore Mens.  Entombment will follow at St. John-St. Joseph cemetery Hammond, IN.  Visitation will be on Monday, December 28, 2020 at KISH FUNERAL HOME 10000 Calumet Ave Munster, IN from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

His family will miss that great smile and sense of humor that he had until the end. Family requests that you omit flowers and donate to your favorite charity.

Visitation
Kish Funeral Home
10000 Calumet Ave.
Munster, Indiana 46321
219-924-3333 | Map
Monday 12/28, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
St. Joseph Church
5310 Hohman Ave.
Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-932-0702 | Map
Tuesday 12/29, 10:00 am
Cemetery
St. Joseph / St. John Cemetery
1547 167th Street
Hammond, Indiana 46320
219-844-9475 | Map
Tuesday 12/29

George J. Groff, 70 of Schererville, IN passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born April 17, 1950 in Hammond, IN to Robert and Elizabeth (nee Boos) Groff. George graduated from Bishop Noll in 1969. He worked for Arcelor Mittal (Inland Steel) 50 plus years as a mechanic.  George enjoyed going to auctionsContinue Reading

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Jon Werbel left a message on December 28, 2020:
Liz and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. George was a friend and a mentor during our time together at the 12 “ Mill. May his memory be a blessing. My heartfelt condolences.
Jon Werbel left a message on December 28, 2020:
Liz and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. George was a friend and a mentor during our time together at the 12 “ Mill. May his memory be a blessing. My heartfelt condolences.
Elizabeth Groff left a message on December 28, 2020:
In memory of George J. Groff, Elizabeth Groff lit a candle
Bob Silverman left a message on December 28, 2020:
My condolences to George's family. Although it has been over fifty years since we last saw each other, we were neighbors on Madison Street from the late 1950s through the early 1970s. May his memory be a blessing to all whose lives he touched and may he rest in peace.
Frank Fanzo left a message on December 22, 2020:
Prayers for your loss.
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Duwayne Brown left a message on December 22, 2020:
My sincere condolences to Elizabeth and his entire family. I worked with George many years, first as his apprentice and fellow workmate. He was always a joy to be around and I learned so,so much about the workplace and about life from him. Great man with an "over the top" sense of humor that will imprint him into the memories of many of us always.
Jon Michael left a message on December 22, 2020:
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the Groff family. I know George was looking forward to retirement, we are sad to here about his passing so soon and so close to the Holidays and the added stress of loosing him so soon. On behalf of all his coworkers; We wish you and your family all the best as you work through the loss of George and the void it leaves in your lives. Sincerely, Jon Michael Area Manager - ArcelorMittal Raw Materials
Henry Irizarry left a message on December 22, 2020:
I worked with George for over 30 years at Plt.4. He was always happy, joking and doing practical jokes. I learned a lot from him. He was a good mechanic who everyone looked up to. I have very good memories with him. He will be missed.
Kish Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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