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Thomas Grogg Obituary

Thomas E. Grogg, of Chuluota, FL (previously Emmaus, PA) age 69, the man, the myth, the legend who's last words were, "hold my beer and watch this" has sadly passed with his family by his side. A self-proclaimed Mr. Fix-It, no job was ever too big or too small for this master plumber of over 50 years. His classic jokes like "there were these 3 strings" or "the sidehill wolken" can still bring back wonderful memories of his unique story-telling ability, which always ended with roars of laughter. He would give anyone the shirt off his back but would also be the first person to set you up for a prank. He was quite an incredible artist and used his artistic ability to be a MacGyver of sorts. Once he had an idea, he designed and engineered many concoctions to suit the job. There wasn't anything stopping him from bringing his ideas to life. He was accident-prone by nature and on a first-name basis at the emergency room. A very active man that never sat for long enjoyed scuba diving, fishing, watching the rocket launches near his home and enjoying the sunsets from his dock with his dog, Bella. Always helping others, his friends were family and if you had the pleasure to be around him, you were enjoying life to the fullest. To him, if you weren't laughing, you weren't living.

Tom is predeceased by his parents, Dorothy & Lee Grogg, brother William Grogg & sister Mary Posey, all of Reading, PA. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Michele (Guinther) Grogg, two daughters Kelly McEllroy and Lauryn Graves. Two grandchildren Colton and Adisyn, a brother Lee Grogg and nieces and nephews. He will be incredibly missed by all.

A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you have a beer in his name or contribute to The Cancer Support Community of the Lehigh Valley.

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Published by Morning Call on Mar. 10, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Grogg

11 Entries

Chris Walls

March 14, 2021

I first met Tommy when I worked for a Plumber in Wescosville,
We always had some good laughs when he worked at Weinstein.
The Plumbing community has one of the good guys

Bill Waelchli

March 12, 2021

I worked with Tom for several years back in the decade of the 80s. We had a lot of good times at work and outside of work. We once went deer hunting in Berks county. While I was watching the side of the mountain I heard a rifle shot below me and then I heard Tom yell (I got one). I began to walk down to Tom only to see him dragging a huge tree branch
behind him as if it were a deer. It was hilarious. I remember going to Leaser lake with Tom to night fish. We went in his open top jeep. When
we left to return home, we encountered a rain and hail storm like I never saw in my life. Tom drove that jeep through that storm as if it was a perfectly clear night. To this day I don't know how he could even see the road in front of us. There was a measurable amount of water on the floor of his jeep along with the hail that fell with it. I will never forget how well Tom could draw. He once had gone scuba diving off a boat he said was called the Wahoo. He didn't have a camera along on the excursion, but to give me a picture of the rough ordeal he sketched me a picture of the boat pitched wildly to one side, with waves pounding against the side of the boat, as other divers held on for dear life. What an amazing depiction of a scary situation Tom was able to create with a pencil, a sketch pad, and one of his great talents. So glad I had the time I was able to share with Tom. To the Grogg family. Please accept our sincere sympathy at this time. The Bill Waelchli family. God Bless All.

John Matsago & Monica Diaz

March 12, 2021

Kelly and family,

Please accept our deepest condolences. Cherish all the memories and give thanks for having had the good fortune of having him as your dad and loved one. He is a part of you all, and will always be with each and everyone of you. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.

With our Heartfelt Sympathy,
John Matsago & Monica Diaz

Daniel J Mohr

March 11, 2021

I remember all the fun we had in high school years caveing all the small caves around kutztown PA and some really big ones In West Virginia. The evenings around the camp fire were the best filled with stories and beer. Also becoming a plumber I would see Tom when he worked at Weinstein Supply. I was surprised to hear Tom was a Civil War Reinactor I too did some and have a full uniform and leathers. But like that war brothers often ended up on opposite sides. I am sure heaven will be brighter with his stories. Gods speed Tom!

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Tracy Daneker

March 11, 2021

Michele, Kiki, Lauren, Colton, & Addie...May the love of friends and family carry you through this tough time. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tracy

John & Jeanine Laponuke

March 10, 2021

To Michele and all the Grogg families, I am so sorry for your lose. Sending Prayers to you and your Family. I still work at Weinstein Sply. where I met up with Tom. Yes we did a lot of wacky things together. Did plumbing jobs together. We called Tom from our Florida home to get together but it did not happen. We called each other Blood and we would say Chucky told me to call you. Tom dig Chucky the doll and many more great things in LIFE. All can say I am going to really miss you Blood. He really loved the Civil War era. Just behave in Heaven.

Kay Eisenbise

March 10, 2021

To Lee & Bev and all the Grogg families, I am very sorry for your loss of a beloved family member...prayers and my
deepest condolences

Judy Sciban

March 10, 2021

So very sorry to hear about Tom. So glad we had the chance to rv at your house and the wonderful time we had together. Bonfire in the driveway, fun dinners and lots of laughs (especially the joke about "but that's my hat!'' That one never gets old. Thinking about you.
Judy & Fred Anthony

Al & Donna Hunger

March 10, 2021

Kelly and family,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your dad. Rely on each other and remember how lucky you are to have had him and he you in your lives.

Randy Miller

March 10, 2021

So sorry to hear this, Tom was my foreman and friend at K&P for many years. If ever there was a quote that fit a person, that was Tom. The crazy things we did together, the stories and memories we made will never end. My sincere condolences to the family, people like Tom do not come often in this world. RIP my friend.

Donna (Kohl) Gerhart

March 9, 2021

Michele & family,
So sorry to read about the loss of your husband. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Condolences to you and your family.

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