Leonidas Berton “Lon”
Grosch
Leonidas Berton “Lon” Grosch, age 81, of Versailles, Ohio, passed away
on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 1:20 AM at Brookdale of
Greenville. He was born on December 1, 1935 in Darke County,
Ohio, to the late Charles & Inez (Laing) Grosch.
He is survived by his siblings, Merlin (Marilyn) Grosch of Arcanum,
Arthur (Wanda) Grosch of St. Louis and Erma Hocker of Greenville;
brothers in law and sisters in law, William “Bill” Wolfe of Greenville,
Ronnie Joe Wolfe of Union City, Ohio, Terry Wolfe of Greenville and
Evelyn Grosch of Greenville; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and
cousins.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Jean
(Wolfe) Grosch whom he married on April 16, 1955 and brother, Norman
Grosch.
Lon was honorably discharge from the United States Army after serving
our country for 6 years. For most of his life Lon worked as a
farmer but also worked at the Ohio Soft Water Company and Grosch
Quality Water in Greenville. He was also a member of the Dulcimer
Club in Darke County.
There will be a service held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM at
Ansonia First Church of God, Ansonia, Ohio, with Pastor Derek Specht
officiating. Burial will follow in the Brock Cemetery, Brock,
Ohio. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service
at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Zechar
Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio.
It is the wishes of the family that memorial contributions be given to
the State of the Heart Hospice.
Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
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