Earl L. "Bud" Groh Jr.

Earl "Bud" L. Groh, Jr. June 1, 1926 - August 11, 2009 SALEM - Bud was born June 1, 1926 in Seattle, Wash. and passed away August 11, 2009 at the age of 83 after a long and courageous battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Bud volunteered for service with the Navy a few days after graduating from Salem High School in 1944 and enlisted with the Victory Volunteers for WWII. He was recalled for active duty during the Korean Conflict of 1950. Bud married Joy M. Curr in June of 1952 and to this union were born two sons, Brett A. Groh and Page L. Groh. Bud was always ready to take his sons bowling, fishing, to band practice or to anything else that was on the agenda. The light of his life were his grandchildren, Brianne and Jared. Bud worked at Weider's Salem Laundry for 20 years and retired in 1991 from Commercial Business Supply. He was a charter member of the Keizer Elks and was an Elks member for 45 years. Bud was also a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and was a charter member of the South Salem Seniors. Bud and Joy loved to dance and were on the Keizer Elks bowling team for many years. Bud was predeceased by his parents, Earl L. Groh and Ruth Hill Groh; and his sisters, Ruthie Van Hess, Margaret Patzer and Helen Corpman. He is survived by Joy, his loving wife of 57 years; his two sons, Brett (Brenda) and Page (Robin); and his two grandchildren, Brianne and Jared; as well as two sisters-in-law, Pat Clay and Dorothy Curr. The family wishes to extend many thanks for the care provided by Dr. Stageman, Dr. Hay, Dr. Marvel and Jennifer, and the lovely caring nurses at Salem Hospital. Bud requested no formal services.