Grant G. Groenewold

Grant George Groenewold, 85, of Forreston, IL, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 to his eternal home after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Grant was born July 4, 1931 in Freeport, IL to George and Gertrude (Wendt) Groenewold. He married Beverly Tengler of Springfield, IL on November 1, 1959. Grant graduated from Forreston High School in 1949. He always felt that it was through the encouragement of John I. Masterson that it was possible. He served in the Korean War from 1952-1954. Mr. Groenewold was an active member of North Grove Evangelical Church where he served on Consistory as an Elder for several years. Grant purchased Groenewold Fur & Wool Co. in 1958 from his father. Today the business is still operated by his three sons, his grandson and many faithful employees. He was passionate about his business. He loved what he did, the people he met, and the places he traveled. Grant was devoted to his wife, children, and grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Beverly Groenewold, sons Gregory Groenewold of Forreston, IL, Gary (Catherine) Groenewold of Baltimore, MD, Guy (Dawn) Groenewold of Forreston, IL, and daughter Elizabeth (Ekkehard) Schoettle of Lake Forest, IL, grandchildren, Grant S. Groenewold of Forreston, IL, Dagmar, Anke & George Schoettle of Lake Forest, IL, Elizabeth (Micah) Orsie & Nicholas Groenewold of Baltimore, MD, and Naeva & Christian Groenewold of Forreston, IL, one sister, Gretchen Korzak of Santa Fe, NM, and one brother, Gerald (Connie) Groenewold of Grand Forks, ND, two sisters-in-law, Betty Lawler and Helen Tengler of Springfield, IL, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday November 30, 2016 at North Grove Evangelical Church, Forreston. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday November 29, 2016 at Burke Tubbs Funeral Home, Forreston. Burial in North Grove Evangelical Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established. Please sign Grant's guestbook and a share a story at www.burketubbs.com.