Name: Funeral service for Dr. Ronald Eugene Grow D.O.
Start: 2017-11-10T16:00:00.000Z
Location: McGann Hay Funerals, Cremations, and Gatherings - Granger Chapel

Dr. Ronald E.

Grow, DO

Nov. 1, 1927 - Nov. 7, 2017

GRANGER - Dr. Ronald Eugene Grow, DO, 90, was born on November 1, 1927, in Queen City, Missouri, to Jenny Grow and Dr. Donald H. Grow. The family moved to Beloit, Wisconsin, in 1934. Ronald graduated from Whitewater College in Whitewater, Wisconsin.

He married Bonnie Marie Traxler of Whitewater in 1948 and the couple moved to Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from A.T. Still College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. They were married for 69 years.

Dr. Grow served an internship at the South Bend Osteopathic Hospital on Williams Street. He opened a family practice on Indiana Ave. in 1953 where he continued to practice medicine until November 3, 2017.

Ron served as President of the Indiana Osteopathic Association, District 4. He also served as Chief of Staff at the new South Bend Osteopathic Hospital and as a member of the Board of Directors at St. Mary's Hospital.

Dr. Grow was an avid golfer and belonged to Morris Park Country, South Bend Country Club and Point of Woods Country Club. He was a lifelong hunter and outdoorsman and became interested in big game hunting which involved trips to Alaska, Africa, Argentina and Canada.

Surviving are his wife, Bonnie, four daughters: Susan (Jeffery) Erickson, Debra George (Dr. Michael McCaffrey), Patricia Grow and Marcy (Doug) Grow-Dorman; and two sons, Jeffrey Grow and Douglas Grow; and also a niece, Shirley Traxler of Janesville, WI. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Preceding Dr. Grow in death were his parents, two brothers, Frederick and Robert, and a granddaughter, Haley Ratajczak. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

The funeral service to celebrate the life of Dr. Grow will be held on Friday at 11:00 am at the McGann Hay Funerals / Cremations / Gatherings, Granger Chapel, 13260 SR 23, enter off Cherry Rd., Michael McCaffery officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Vally Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Ron's memory to: www.PheasantsForever.org; or to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5234. To share memories or to send your condolences to the family, log on to: www.McGannHay.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Nov. 9, 2017.

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Laura Low

December 21, 2017

My most heartfelt sympathy to your entire family. His kindness will never be forgotten. May his memory be eternal!

Mark Cantieri

December 4, 2017

To the Grow family,
Speaking for the Michiana Osteopathic Family and the Indiana Osteopathic Association I want to extend our sincerest condolences. Ron was a friend to all DO's and always a delight with his colorful stories about patients, hunting, traveling and medicine. I remember many breakfast and lunch meetings hearing him regale us with his stories. He led such a full life. Rest In Peace.
Mark Cantieri,DO
President, IN Osteopathic Association

Tammy Tom Chris Deer Creek

November 28, 2017

Doc, Your Deer Creek family will greatly miss you this hunting season and many more to come. We appreciated and enjoyed having you as a long standing member. Prayers to the family.

November 15, 2017

RON: NO ONE CAN REPLACE YOUR STYLE. YOU CARED FOR MY MOM, DAD AND ENTIRE FAMILY, INCLUDING MYSELF AND SISTER SANDY WHO JUST PASSED IN JANUARY,2017. YOU WILL BE MISSED. TRULY A CARING DOCTOR AND FRIEND. WILL MISS THE HUNTING STORIES.

COOKY STEWART, So.Bend, IN>

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Patricia Porter

November 14, 2017

Thank you for being my doctor when I lived in Elkhart, IN and sharing your stories about big game hunting.

Vanessa Williams

November 12, 2017

Thank you Dr. Grow for being my doctor.

David Wheeler

November 12, 2017

Sincerest condolences

Bonnie Grow

November 11, 2017

Our family deeply appreciates all of the messages and support from friends patients and the community. We love hearing about the people that got to experience Ron's love and care like we did. Thank you for your support.
Bonnie and family ❤

joanne midla

November 11, 2017

Dear Bonnie & family, our friendship goes back many years. My condolences to all of you. Ron has flown on angel wings and soared toward eternal peace. Love and Blessings,
Joanne Midla

Bonnie Ringland

November 10, 2017

To the Grow family...l am deeply sorry. I am praying for you all. I didn't know the funeral was today. I would love to see you all..my deepest condolences to you all. My number is 574-310-7868. Bonnie Ringland. [email protected]

Johna Horvath

November 10, 2017

So sorry that DR. Grow has past.
Johna Horvath

Larry Melton

November 10, 2017

Back in the day whenever his big screen tv went out I'd always get a call. Great guy.

Sandy Bertolan

November 9, 2017

Sympathy to the family - Dr Grow delivered our daughter in 1959 and our son in 1960 -wonderful doctor

Valerie Medich Phillips

November 9, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the entire Grow Family. He was so good to my whole familydelivered my 1st child! May his memory be eternal and may God grant all of you peace and comfort.

With Heartfelt Sympathy
Valerie Medich Phillips

Diane Grounds

November 9, 2017

Dear Patti and family,
There will never be enough words to say how sorry I am for the loss of your special husband, father and grandfather. He was a great man and so important to so many. He will be missed by so many.

Patricia Grow

November 9, 2017

I want to thank everyone for their kind words. Such beautiful stories that have put a smile on my face and made me even prouder to be his daughter.
Patricia Lynn Grow

Karen Kimbriel

November 9, 2017

Condolences to Doug and the Family of Dr. Grow. A wonderful man and neighbor.
The Kimbriel Family

Linda Brownlee

November 9, 2017

My condolences to the family So sorry for your loss Dr. Grow will be missed he was a very nice person

Carol Chapman Kistler-Seymore

November 9, 2017

Dr. Grow was my doctor for many years before I left town in 1985. Have been back about 2 years now and often wondered if he was still around. My sincere condolences to his family. I know he will be missed.

Dawn McLane-Onofrio

November 9, 2017

Our heartfelt condolences go out to Marcy and all of the Grow Family. He was a father-figure in my life for many years and never failed to give me honest advice and wisdom. He will be deeply missed by so many professionally and personally.

Beth Frost

November 9, 2017

My condolences to Bonnie and family. He was the greatest boss for over 16 years, like family. Dr Grow taught me much, brought many smiles to myself and his patients and many, many laughs.

Pamela Wilson

November 9, 2017

To the family,
Dr. Grow was a great doctor and good listener.
He could be a jokester as well. A main stay of Indiana street.
He will truly be missed.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family. May God bless you and give you peace of heart in the days to come.
Pamela Valentine and family

November 9, 2017

Prayers for the entire family. Jack and Stephanie Reavis

Ron Montandon

November 9, 2017

Loved Doc! Always took time to tell me about one of his many adventures in life.

Howard Berman

November 9, 2017

On behalf of the Berman family, your neighbor on Jefferson Blvd--condolences to the family.

The Berman Family

Linda Bailey

November 9, 2017

My late Grandmother was one of Dr. Grow's first patients in South Bend. I have to say, he spoiled her. He always made house calls to her and called her frequently to see if she was ok or needed anything. It didn't matter the weather, if she needed him, he was there. I saw him weep when she died. He ultimately became the doctor for most of my family. He will be missed.

Frank & Judy Darnell

November 9, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Bonnie, and your family. Frank has lost a dear friend of many years. Ron will be missed deeply by all.

Wilma Barnes

November 9, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. signed...Wilma Barnes and family

Cleo Carson

November 9, 2017

To the Grow family, l would like to tell you that l was long time patient of Dr. Grows. And he was one of the very best Dr.s lve ever seen. And we all loved him because when he took his oath to become a Dr., he meant it!
He didnt judge us by color for he saw none. He wanted all of us to be taken care of. And he made sure we were, and if we were sick and had no money, Dr. Grow would make it possible for us get our medication once we arrived at the drug store. We all loved him and when people were doing better, they would always give Dr. Grow his money back for helping them when they could'nt help themselves. And we all looked out for Dr. Grow too. He didnt have to fight no battle their either, because they had to face all of his patients as well as that whole neighborhood!!!! Over on Indiana street!. Im going to miss Dr. Grow, along with everyone else. But l believe that he has a home im heaven and l know for sure that God has Blessed his Soul. May the Lord Jesus bless and comfort all who are left behind to miss this wonderful man of God.

John Miller

November 9, 2017

Dr. Grow was a wonderful doctor he will be truly missed.

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