LOUIS GROTE Jr.

LOUIS GROTE, JR. Louis Grote Jr, age 93, of Kirksville, MO, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2025 with family by his side, in the Northeast Regional Medical Center, Kirksville, MO. Private services and burial will be held at Curryville Cemetery in Curryville MO. He was born October 6, 1932 in Bowling Green, MO, the son of Charles Aloysious (Louis) and Virgie May Kelly Grote. Louis was united in marriage to Patricia Joan Sisson, on February 8, 1953 in Bowling Green, MO. They had three children: Richard D. Grote, Kevin R. Grote of Alton IL and Brenda L. (Dan) Niemeyer of Edina MO. Growing up in rural Bowling Green, Louis experienced the joy and adventures of a large family. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Richard Grote, sisters: Thelma May, Virginia Sue, Josephine, Helen Ruth (as infants) Garnet Mudd, Edna Kelch Kent, Dorothy Meyer, Viola Grace England, Laura Belle Vogt, Martha Higgins, Shirley Langley Moran and Hazel Houchins Hess. Brothers preceding him in death were Raymond, William, Harry Robert and Johnny. Louis is survived by two sisters: Betty Kordus (New York) and Francis Grosvener (North Carolina). Also surviving are a number of nieces and nephews. Much of the joy of his life was family. A responsible and reliable steward of the land provided the opportunity to give their children and grandchildren a foundation in agriculture, solidly rooted in faith and integrity. Louis is survived by his wife of 72 years, Patricia, and two of their children; Kevin and Brenda. Beloved grandchildren: Allison Grote of Alton IL, Mitchell Grote of Bourbon MO, Joshua Niemeyer of Parkville MO and Jared Niemeyer of Edina MO. His great grand-daughter, Joleigh Smith of Alton IL is a delight. Louis and Patricia raised their family in Curryville MO. Louis was a progressive agriculturalist in a robust and diverse family farm. Louis was a member of the Bowling Green Presbyterian Church. Their home was known for having an open door to family and friends. Actively engaged in the community; Louis was known to quietly lend a hand in countless ways. In his retirement years, Louis was property manager in one of the largest condominium complexes in the St Charles area. He was also engaged in real estate construction and improvement which took him from the St Louis area to Kansas City. There will be no services. Burial will be held at a later date in the Curryville Cemetery, Curryville, MO. Arrangements are under the direction of the Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home in Edina, MO. Memorials may be made to the Curryville Cemetery, Curryville MO. Memorials may be left at or mailed to Hudson-Rimer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1, Edina, Mo 63537. Online condolences may be left at www.hudsonrimerfh.com