Doug Groce

Doug Groce

Doug Groce Obituary

Published by Rustand-Weiland Funeral Chapel on Aug. 13, 2018.
Doug was born on October 10, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018. Doug was a resident of Madison, South Dakota at the time of passing. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Thursday, August 16th at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with Father DeWayne Kayser as the Celebrant. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Wednesday at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church with a prayer service at 7 PM and a Rosary led by the Knights of Columbus. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 AM at the church. Burial will be in St. Thomas Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please direct memorials to: Knights of Columbus, PO Box 81, Madison, SD 57042 or St. Thomas School, 401 N. Van Eps Ave., Madison, SD 57042.

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