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Stephen Groleau Obituary
Stephen M. Groleau, 20, of Neenah, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012, at his home.
Stephen was born June 26, 1992, in Racine, the son of Richard, Jr. "Rick" and Jean (Coenen) Groleau. The Groleau family moved to Neenah in 1996, and Stephen graduated from St. Mary Central High School in 2010. He currently was employed with Kwik-Trip. Stephen loved music and was an exceptional guitar player and drummer, and loved going to rock concerts. Stephen had a great sense of humor and an awesome smile. He loved art and drawing and hanging out with his friends. Disc golfing and other rec sports were favorite things he enjoyed doing.
Survivors include his parents, Rick and Jean, Neenah; two brothers, Justin and Andrew, Neenah; paternal grandmother, Agnes Groleau Burch, Henrietta, TX; maternal grandmother, Ruth Coenen, Kaukauna; his aunts and uncles: Barb (Bob) Hintz, Sue (Gary) Smarzinski, and Pat (John) Meulemans, all of Kaukauna; Karen (Jim) Block, Merrill, Ann (Ken) Winius, Kenosha, Matthew (Jen) Groleau, Oak Creek, Lisa Groleau, Racine, and Sheila Groleau, Duncan, OK; his cousins: Brian Hintz, Michelle Campeau, Curt Meulemans, Becky Meulemans, Jill Smarzinski, James Block, Lyn Howard, Kyle Towers, Lorelei Groleau, and Logan Groleau: many dear friends, especially Heather Martinez, Alie Olson, Matthew Porn and Zach Beck. Stephen was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Richard Groleau, Sr. and Ralph Coenen; paternal stepgrandfather, Gary Yench; and two cousins, Craig Meulemans and Chad Hintz.
The memorial mass will be Saturday, November 24, 2012, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 900 Geiger St, Neenah, with Fr. Larry Seidl officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Saturday until the hour of mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established.
Westgor Funeral Home
205 W. Doty Ave.
Neenah 722-7151
Online condolences at:
www.westgorfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Groleau
Tami Meverden
November 25, 2012
Jean, Rick, Justin, and Andrew, I am so very sorry for your loss. You have all been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. God will be there to bring you peace and comfort.
Brian & Linda Dickman
November 24, 2012
Rick and family,
Our thought and prayer are with you during this difficult time. Even though I only knew Steven for a short time, he seemed like a great kid. We are so sorry for your loss.
November 24, 2012
Jean and family. We were very saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers. He sounded like a very special young man.
Marvin & Joyce Meyer
Martha and Charlie Hoff
November 24, 2012
Jean, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Lawell
November 24, 2012
Jean, Rick, Andrew and Justin, my heart aches for you. I am so very sorry I am not able to be with you today at the memorial service honoring Stephen, as we are out of town. My heartfelt thoughts and continued prayers are with you. I know Stephen's special smile, gentle spirit, sense of humor and musical talents will remain with you and all those who loved and cared about him. May God bless you and bring you strength, comfort and peace.
Love and Deepest sympathy,
Janice and Gary Lawell
Karrie Luka
November 24, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time of sadness. May we always keep the memories of Steven in our hearts.
Andy, Karrie, Pat Luka
Gary & Kathy Reader
November 24, 2012
Jean and family,
Sending you our hearftfelt symphathies.May God give you the comfort and strength to accept His ways during this difficult time for you.
November 24, 2012
jean I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Dianne Luedtke (sis)
Laura, Dave & Daniel Kraus
November 23, 2012
Our hearts are breaking. Prayers and peace to you all.
November 23, 2012
Keeping the Groleau and Coenen families in our thoughts as you weave through a very difficult time. Our thoughts will remain with you.
Tom & Marie Dercks
November 23, 2012
Jean, Sending love and prayers your way during this difficult time. So very sorry for your loss.
Kelly, Hugh and Jameson Hermann
Kim Hegg
November 23, 2012
Just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers...
Ty Hegg Family from Neenah Volleyball
Char Bouche
November 23, 2012
Jean, I was so sorry to hear about your son. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through, but I'm praying for you and your entire family. May God give you all the strength you need to get through each day. Hugs and love from afar---
Sara Eiting
November 23, 2012
Jean and family, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim Dunaitis
November 23, 2012
Jean - We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Stephen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Rick and the entire Groleau family! God Bless!
Heather Rose, Jack Kennedy and Tim Dunaitis
Barbara Gmeiner
November 23, 2012
Jean and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you all
Brenda Coenen
November 23, 2012
Groleau and Coenen families -
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Jenny, Amanda, Tony, and Allison.
November 22, 2012
Rick, Jean, Justin and Andrew, Thoughts and prayers to you all at this difficult time. Memories of Steven and my children running the neighborhood filled my thoughts today. My oldest daughter, Amanda, was especially saddened by the news since she went to elementary school with Steven. Hugs to you all.
Terry & Jan Mielke
November 22, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's comfort be with you.
Ron Wiseman
November 22, 2012
Jean...I am sadden to hear about Stephen. My thoughts are with you and your family...hang in there, Jean, take it one day at a time...be thinking of you !!!
Terri Van Dyke
November 22, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Steven was such a great kid! He was like one of my own. Miss ya kiddo!!
Dion & Judy
November 22, 2012
Rick,
Our prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
Brenda Vigil
November 22, 2012
Roger and I are gonna miss you.
Brenda Vigil
November 22, 2012
My prayers go out to you and your family. Stephen was a joy to see when I went to Kwik Trip. Him and my son Roger became good friends. He will be greatly missed. I will miss your terrific smile.
November 22, 2012
Dear Jean and family and your entire extended family. We are so saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you will all remain in our thoughts and prayers. Please know that we are holding you close in our hearts.
Joe and Sandy Meulemans
Kolleen Fisher
November 22, 2012
Jean and family, I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful son. I loved our talks when I would see you at either St Gabe's or Bank One/Chase. Sending you a HUGE hug at this unbelivably difficult time.
Shea Suprise
November 21, 2012
Stephen, seems like the other day we were all at Dakotas just watching you shred on your guitar. You truly were a great friend who knew how to make people laugh. I'll always hold onto the memories of us hanging out and having a good time. Some day we will see eachother again buddy. Love and miss you.
Sam Cocherl
November 21, 2012
Steven, buddy! First met you at SMC. Wasnt to close. As the months added up, we realized we were in the same group of friends. Started hanging with you and you became a good friend. I miss you Steven, if only you could realize how many smiles you put on to peoples faces...
November 21, 2012
Jean and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May the Peace of Christ give you strength in this difficult time. You are all in our prayers.
John and Pam Reilly
Patty,Ron,Zachary, and Austin Hirn
November 21, 2012
Our hearts go out to you on the loss of your son. May God somehow bring you the strength during this difficult loss of Stephen. Austin keeps telling us all the stories of Andrew, Stephen and him swimming in the pool and playing in the basement. How much fun he had with him even the time Stephen shot him in the butt with the a paintball! You will be in our prayers.
Bryan Soles
November 21, 2012
May god comfort you and your family in this time of great sorrow. So terrible that this had to happen.
November 21, 2012
We on Oxford Ct watched Stephen grow from a young boy to a young man. But, today we sit sadden with the news of his early passing. A life to young to go. So we cling, oh we cling to our memories of his amazing smile that would brighten a room to his musical talent that filled our street. The laughter has left, there's nothing but tears as we on the street must say goodbye, to a young man who left our street way to soon. Our lives will continue and the pain will slowly fade but the memories of you will always remain. The laughter will return, the block parties and bon fires will go on, but they will never be the same. Good-bye our friend and thank you, thank you for sharing your life with us.
Patti Glasgow
November 21, 2012
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Losing a loved one is never easy.
Stephen was an exceptional young man that was liked by all that came in contact with him...his smile was the best. He made coming to work fun.
Your family is in my prayers.
(Kwik Trip-Neenah)
Declan Francart
November 21, 2012
Stephen was a close friend to me i will always cherish the memories we shared together and he will never be forgotten i love you buddy and i know ill see you again some day in heaven until then keep a watchful eye on all your family and friends and try not to cause too much trouble up there.
Logan King
November 21, 2012
I was honored to have Stephen as one of my best friends and find his loss extremely hard. Rick, Jean, Justin, and Andrew, I can't image what you are going through right now but I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I loved your son like a brother. I appreciate everything you did for Stephen and I when we were young no matter how much trouble we caused.
November 21, 2012
Jean, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Bruce and Lori Meyerhofer
Jeff Zachow
November 21, 2012
Jean and family, so sorry for your loss. Words at this time cannot express how sad I fell about your family losing a child, son, brother. My toughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time.
Leon and Lori Durivage
November 21, 2012
We are so very sorry to hear the passing of Steve. May he rest in eternal peace. May God give the entire Groleau family comfort at this very difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Theresa Rohr
November 21, 2012
Jean (and family), I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you through what is one of the most difficult times in your life. May God hold you close during this time and comfort you as much as possible.
November 21, 2012
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Donna and Eric van Rooy
November 21, 2012
Rick, Jean, Justin & Andrew - our prayers are with you during such a difficult time. Barb & Mark Robers/Nick, Alex & Maddie Nicholson
Thomas & Katie Ringbauer
November 21, 2012
Rick, Jean and Family
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Sending prayers and love The Ringbauer's
Tom and Claire Diedrich
November 21, 2012
Jean and Family - our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Shreves
November 21, 2012
Rick,Jean,Justin and Andrew~words cannot possibly express our deep sorrow and sadness we feel for all of you. May the grace of God and your faith in him get you through this painful time. We will never forget your amazing sweet son, Stephen he will always be in our hearts! Love, Greg Jean,Corey and Conner
November 21, 2012
Rick, Jean, & Boys,
We are thinking of you and your family at this time. You will be in our prayers. We have some great memories of the year Rick and Dan coached Stephen's and Austin's Football Team!
Lots of Love, Lori, Dan, Austin, & Brock
November 21, 2012
Rick, Jean, Justin and Andrew~words cannot possibly express just how sorry and sad we are for all of you. May the grace of God and your amazing faith get you through this and shed light upon this horrible time~we love you and will never forget your amazing sweet son Stephen~
November 21, 2012
Jean and Family...We are so very sorry for your loss. Words cannot express how many emotions you must be feeling right now. Please know that Tim, Josh, Alyssa, Julia, and I have your family in our thoughts and prayers. Please find comfort in knowing so many people care and love you.
The Hopfensperger's
Ali Nemecek
November 21, 2012
As an SMC classmate of Steve, I know he will be dearly missed. He brought us so many memories and we want his family to know how much we all cared for him.
Sarah and Russ Dix and family
November 21, 2012
Jean and family,our prayers are for you and your family during this time. God Bless you and your family.
Donna Francart
November 21, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Stephen will be greatly missed by my sons, Declan & Shea. He was such a polite young man when he was in our home, so be proud of the son that you raised and cherish the memories that you shared. My heart aches for you. May God hold you in his arms and help to walk you through this most difficult time in your life.
Neenah High Boys Volleyball Team
November 21, 2012
Andrew, your friends are thinking of you and we send our sympathy.
Kayla Garcia (Kwik Trip-Neenah)
November 21, 2012
My heart is aching for the family, losing a loved one is not easy and I am praying for you guys daily to find the strength to make is through the pain and heartbreak... Stephen was an amazing kid and will forever remain in the hearts of everyone who he came in contact with. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless
Connie Klister
November 21, 2012
Jean, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Troy Dieter
November 21, 2012
There are not many words that can be said that will express the sadness, pain, and agony that all of us are feeling right now with the sudden loss of Stephen.
Rick, Jean, Justin, and Andrew, I only wish I could be there with you to offer you a shoulder to cry on, a body to hold on to, and someone just to talk to, as you try to cope with this most difficult time in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are and always will be with you. I love you guys and stay strong.
November 21, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this tragic time. May your broken hearts mend with time and be filled with many happy memories of Stephen.
The Demerath Family
November 21, 2012
Stephen's passing will leave a great void in the hearts of all that have been fortunate enough to have known him. We will miss his talent and gift for music. May you guys know the love of your family and friends as they work to bring you strength and comfort in days and years ahead.
Matt, Jenn & Logan Groleau
Bob Gloede
November 21, 2012
I am so sorry...
Lori Allen
November 21, 2012
Jean, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 20, 2012
"Silence is filled with the echoes of life. Be comforted by your memories." Mary & Jeff Annen
Sheila Groleau
November 20, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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