Gary Grotrian

Gary Grotrian, 70, passed away September 28, 2024, in Agness, OR. Gary was born March 9, 1954 in Fort Wayne, IN to his late parents Delmer and Liz Grotrian. He attended Elmhurst High School and graduated in 1972. He went on to Purdue University and graduated with a degree in Horticulture. Gary loved the outdoors. He was a master gardner, ornamental water specialist, and aquatic plants specialist. He really enjoyed volunteering in the community and helping others. He loved basketball and listened to or watched all the Purdue games. He spent the last 14 years as the Postmaster in Oregon and really loved his Job. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Shirley Chamberlain; brother, Paul Grotrian; nephew, Michael (Kristy); nieces, Elisabeth (Derrek)Hooser and Kristen (Marc) Roney; and nephew, Chad; two great nephews, three great nieces, and one great-great nephew. - Gone but never forgotten. There will be a celebration of life at a later time in Oregon and in Indiana.