Groh, Helen Marie b. 28 Feb 1914 Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA d. 10 May 2011 Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA: 1FAMILYTREE Genealogy

1914 - 2011 (97 years) Has 6 ancestors and 3 descendants in this family tree.

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Name	Groh, Helen Marie
Born	28 Feb 1914	Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, USA
Gender	Female
Died	10 May 2011	Grand Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
Obituary	12 May 2011
Appleton Post Crescent
Helen Marie Peerenboom, Menomonee Falls, died on May 10, 2011, at Brewster Village in Grand Chute, WI, on the 26th anniversary of her mother's death. Helen was born February 28, 1914, in Sheboygan, WI, the first of nine children born to Mary (Miller) and Frank Bernard Groh. The family subsequently moved to Appleton, where she was raised. As a young woman, she worked at the Groh Insurance Agency and Banta Company for several years before marrying Karl Peerenboom of Appleton on February 9, 1948. They moved to Menomonee Falls in 1950 where she lived for 60 years. Helen will be remembered for her gregarious and generous nature. Additionally, many in the Falls will remember the picnic table in her side yard that she delighted in decorating so creatively for every holiday. Passersby often stopped to admire it. Helen was proud of her family and she is survived by her three children: Mark (Beth Spencer) Peerenboom, (Appleton), Nancy (Randy Krause) Peerenboom, (Poynette), and Peter (Sue) Peerenboom, (Erin). She is additionally survived by 6 grandchildren, Mark (Liz Galiardo) Spencer, (Jersey City), Jeff Spencer, (Minneapolis), Brooke Krause, (Minneapolis), Andy Krause, (Madison), Jessica Peerenboom, (Erin), and Derek Peerenboom, (Erin), and one great grandchild, Austin Spencer, (Jersey City) as well as, her sister, Dorothy Sullivan, (Menasha), and brothers, Jim Groh, (Grafton), and Tony (Joan) Groh, (Brookfield). Helen was a past President of the General Federated Women's Club, a charter member of the Menomonee Falls Historical Society, and was active in Girl Scouting. She was a steady supporter of her parish, St Mary's. Helen took pleasure in traveling including family camping trips to Dauphin and Sanibel Islands. She enjoyed playing in several bridge clubs, gardening when she was able, and in her later years, her special after Mass breakfast club. She was an excellent cook and seamstress, and sharp of mind into her last days. Throughout her life she maintained an interest in world events and was often curious and open to all the changes her long life encountered. Helen adapted with humor. The family would like to especially thank her lifelong friend and physician, Dr. Quermit, special friends, Mike Salamone, Barbara and Steve Kaainoa, and the staff at Brewster Village for assisting them in the care of this most precious person at this very important last passage of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and brothers, Jerome and Rome Groh (Appleton), a sister, Monica Koren, (Chicago) three brothers-in-law, Robert Sullivan (Menasha), Joseph Koren, (Chicago), and Robert Peerenboom (Appleton) and her sister-in law, Rosalie Peerenboom (Appleton). A nephew and two infant brothers predeceased her. A visitation beginning at 9:30 a.m. will precede the Mass of Resurrection on Friday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary Church, N89W16297 Cleveland Ave., Menomonee Falls, WI. Father Greg Greiten will be the celebrant. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to St. Ben's, St Mary's Church, or a charity of your choice. SCHMIDT & BARTELT A.A. Schmidt & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services Menomonee Falls 262-251-3630
Person ID	I107869	1FamilyTree
Last Modified	3 May 2017

Father	Groh, Frank Bernard, b. 2 Nov 1882, Meeme, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA , d. 30 May 1973, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA (Age 90 years)
Mother	Miller, Mary Christina "Mamie", b. 9 Dec 1891, d. 10 May 1985 (Age 93 years)
Family ID	F49515	Group Sheet \| Family Chart