William M. Groethe

I was just wondering tonight, if Mr. Goethe was still around R.C, so I googled his name and saw the notice. I am truly sorry for the loss of your Husband, Father, Grandfather and Uncle. I had met him years ago and was so impressed by his nature and photos. I had to have my two of my grand children meet this incredible man who had met and set up the photos of the nine Chiefs. I explained to the two (grandchildren) how this man had seen the nine (Chiefs) ,which in turn made them a connection to...

I loved my sales calls out in Rapid City when I could find time to visit Bill at his shop. I still love the smell of all the agents needed to process photographs. I will miss those visits for sure.

I met Mr. Groethe in 2016 at MT. Rushmore. I was on a bus tour of the northern Rockies. I was immediately fascinated by him. Mr. Groethe was a bridge to so much of American History. He connected us to the survivors of the Battle of the Little Big Horn. The creation of Mt. Rushmore, and so much more of American History. Mr. Groethe's work is in the Smithsonian Museum in Washington D.C. William Groethe was not just a great photographer, but also a great American Historian. When, I got home from...

Very sad to see Mr. Groethe passed. I feel honored I was able to meet him. R.I.P.

Dear Groethe Family, we loved Bill and enjoyed our visits each summer. So sorry to hear of his loss. We will miss him. Bob and Audrey hold he and Alice dear in their hearts. Much Love to all of you. From the Singers in California.

Bill was a truly great man. He leaves a photographic and historic legacy of the Black Hills that is unparalleled. He will truly be missed.

I am both a photographer and a lover of history, and Bill fit the bill for those of those things to a T. He lived a long and productive life for which all of Rapid City can take a hat off! Thanks Bill for capturing images from so long ago and preserving them for future generations, thanks for helping the industry of photography become more than just a hobby. Thanks for your keen eye, keen mind, and incredible work ethic for nearly a century. Also a special thanks for your military service...

I was sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing.

Alice, So sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. I have many fond memories of Rapid City relatives.