ROBERT GROFF

Robert H. Groff

Age 79, formerly of Kennett Square, PA, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2006, after an extended illness.

Mr. Groff was born and raised in a rural community of Lancaster County, PA. After graduating from Penn State University in 1951 with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mr. Groff joined the Bell System (later Bell Atlantic). He spent 25 years working for Bell of Pennsylvania and 13 years at Diamond State Telephone in a variety of managerial positions in customer service, construction, engineering and public relations. His last assignment was in the Office of the President of Diamond State Telephone with responsibilities involving budgeting, construction programming, and financial and service analyses. He retired from Diamond State in 1989. Mr. Groff served in the U.S. Army Occupational Forces of West Germany in 1945-1947. He also served as a First Lieutenant in the 45th Infantry Division, Signal Battalion from 1952-1953 during the Korean Conflict. He was awarded a Bronze Star for Meritorious Service for the latter tour.

Mr. Groff is survived by his daughters and son, Tracy Groff Self, Audrey Lynn Wiggins, Kyle Laning Groff, Susan Lee Groff and Lesley Joy Lyons; his sister and brother-in-law, Arlene G. and Wayne O. Schreiber; his sister, Joan M. Scheafnocker; and 9 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Bruce Groff.

Private services will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in memory of Robert H. Groff to Spectrum Ministries, Inc., PO Box 17447, San Diego, CA 92177-7447 Attn: Robin Clement.

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