Newaygo, Michigan
1935 - 2020
Grodus, Edward Newaygo Edward Thomas Grodus, 85, of Newaygo, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020. He was born December 3, 1935, the son of Vincent and Justina Grodus. Ed married Millie Salamone in 1957 and together they enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Ed served his country proudly in the US...
Read MoreI was sitting in his History class when the news of JFK's assassination was announced. On that day, by his emotions, I gained a true understanding of History, Government, and being a true American. He also was my Driver's Education driver; he made that class most enjoyable. I have not seen him since, but I will never forget him. My sincerest condolences for your loss.
Delores Spooner-Radcliff
January 19, 2021
Ed, the first principal for whom I worked, was the best. He had a clear vision for what public school students both needed and deserved. His numerous contributions to Newaygo and surroundings were lasting and immeasurable in their scope, and people's lives are better because of his. May God rest his soul, and fill Millie and family with beautiful memories of his huge role in shaping their lives and those of others.
David and Jennifer Snook
January 07, 2021 | Coworker
Ed, the first principal for whom I worked, was the best. He had a very clear vision of what public students both needed and deserved. His contributions to Newaygo and surrounding region are lasting, numerous and immeasurable in scope. May God rest his soul, and give Millie and family beautiful memories of Ed's huge roles in shaping their lives and the lives of others,
David and Jennifer Snook
January 07, 2021 | Coworker
Ed, the first principal for whom I worked, was the best. He had a clear sense of what public school students needed and deserved. His contributions to Newaygo and surrounding region are numerous and immeasurable in their scope. May God rest his soul and fill Millie and family with loving memories of Ed’s huge role in decently and honorably shaping their lives.
David & Jennifer Snook
January 06, 2021 | Coworker
Mr Grodus!! You were a strong, kind principal. I was sent to your office once or twice for mischievous actions and you always helped me see the error of my ways. Thanks for being a good principal. Peace for all those you leave behind.
Amy Bumstead O’Brien
December 28, 2020 | Student
My deepest sympathy goes out to all the Grodus family. He was a good principal and was indeed a lot of fun.
Julie Fosnaugh
December 22, 2020 | Student
I believe Ed and I were classmates at and
english class at GRJC in 1956- 1958. He was a good guy and quite funny too. I think he played football at JC. He still looks the same as I remember.
Maurice B. Goudzwaard
December 21, 2020 | Classmate
