Adolf "Hap" Gronitz Jr.

Adolf "Hap" Gronitz Jr. obituary, Milwaukee, WI

Adolf "Hap" Gronitz Jr.

Adolf Gronitz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Krause Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Inc. - Capitol Drive on Jun. 18, 2025.
Adolf "Hap" Gronitz, Jr., 104, preceded in death by his loving wife, Beatrice, his three brothers, and his sister. Survived by his sons Michael and Glenn Gronitz, and his daughter Christine Schram. Further survived by three grandchildren: Jennifer (Anthony) Martin, Anthony (Jeni) Schram, and Daniel (Brooke) Gronitz, and by great-grandchildren, Allison Gronitz, Ryan Gronitz, and Maddie Schram.
"Hap" was a devout Christian and a good husband, father, brother, friend, and neighbor to all that knew him. He was a retired brewery union member and worked at Blatz/Pabst for over 40 years. He served in the U.S Marine Corps during World War II in the pacific theater. He was a member of Hales Lutheran Church for over 40 years.
He will be missed by all that loved and knew him.
Visitation to be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Hales Corners Church, 12300 West Janesville Road #2350, Hales Corners, Wisconsin 53130, from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM. Service to begin at 3:00 PM. Inurnment will be Monday, July 14th, 2025 at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 21731 Spring Street, Union Grove, Wisconsin 53182, at 1:00 PM.

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