David L. Groher

GROHER David L. Groher, age 89, of Bridgeport, died peacefully on Friday November 14, 2008 after a short illness. Dr. Groher was born in Savannah, Ga., a son of the late Harry and Bessie Groher. He served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Medical Corps. during World War II, and was awarded the Bronze Star for saving a soldier in a minefield, and a Purple Heart for injuries sustained. He graduated from Indiana University Dental School, and received his Masters degree from Columbia University. Dr. Groher was an Orthodontist in Bridgeport for almost 40 years and a past president of the Bridgeport Dental Association. He was a long time member and a past president of the Fairfield Civitan. Dr. Groher was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years Dorothy Groher, and by his four siblings. He is survived by his three loving children and their spouses, Deena and Mark Spector of Trumbull, Andrew and Linda Groher of South Glastonbury, Daniel Groher and Susan Jick of Acton, Mass.; six grandchildren, Erica Stein, Joshua Spector, Amanda and Melissa Groher, Rebecca and Alex Groher-Jick; and by great-granddaughter, Dylan Stein. A memorial service will take place on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. at The Abraham L. Green and Son Funeral Home 88 Beach Road Fairfield. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or to a charity of one's choice.