Scott Manning Gronau

SCOTT MANNING GRONAU Scott Manning Gronau, 56, of Pittsburg, Kansas, died Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, following an illness. Scott was born on September 16, 1969, in Ft Scott, Kansas, to Orin P. and Kathleen F. (Manning) Gronau. Scott grew up in Pittsburg, Kansas, alongside his parents and younger brother, Michael Joe Gronau. He attended Lakeside Elementary, then Pittsburg Middle and High School. In 1992, he obtained his CDL license at Ft Scott Jr. College along with his dad. He drove for a number of years for Speedway in Holdredge, Nebraska, hauling livestock, first teaming with his dad and later on becoming a single driver.  Taking a break from over-the-road driving, Scott worked for Touchton Electric, where he obtained his journeyman license as an electrician. In later years, he returned to driving and worked for several companies hauling a variety of grains and products. Scott was involved in 4-H as a youth and volunteered at the Cherokee County Fair as an adult. Growing up, Scott competed in bull riding, which was one of his favorite activities alongside hunting/fishing with both friends and family alike. He also often enjoyed shooting with friends or his children whenever he could. Scott was considered a hard-working and good-hearted man who loved his children more than anything else and often went out of his way for them. Scott was most recently married to Allison Leet, who has remained a support. Previously, Scott was married to Christine Griffith, the mother of Blake Gronau, and Sheila Shepherd Wright, the mother of Andrew Shepherd and Olivia Gronau. Scott is survived by his mother Kathy Gronau Terral and husband James Terral of Lampe Missouri; one brother: Mike Gronau and wife Emily of Girard, Kansas; two sons: Andrew Shepherd and wife Rachel of Baxter Springs, Kansas; Blake Gronau of Joplin, Missouri; one daughter: Olivia Gronau, of Joplin, Missouri; two grandchildren: Geneva and Brody Shepherd; and three nieces: Anna, Lily and Josie Gronau. Scott is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and cousins who mourn his passing.  He was preceded in death by his father, Orin Gronau, in 2007. And his grandparents, Joe and Thelma (Gaines) Gronau of Whitewater, Kansas, and Byron and Geneva (Fluke) Manning of Newton, Kansas.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 18th, at 2 pm on the lawn of Liberty  Baptist Church, 1714 West 20th Street, Pittsburg, KS, with pastor Corey Estep presiding. In case of inclement weather, the service will be moved inside.  The family will receive friends after 1 p.m. and following the service. Memorials may be left to the Liberty Baptist Church in Pittsburg, Kansas. The family wishes to thank Corey and Sierra Estep, and the many friends, family, and churches who have supported them in prayer over the last difficult days. Our God Reigns, and your petitions on our behalf have been invaluable. Thank You.