Daniel F. Groskreutz Obituary (1951

Daniel Frederick Groskreutz, 71, of Fairbury, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, in Bloomington, Illinois. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, at 11:00 am at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cullom with Pastor Phillip Brown officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church. Calvert and Martin Funeral Home in Pontiac is in charge of the arrangements. Daniel was born on November 10, 1951, in Fairbury, Illinois, the son of Theodore and Betty (Johnston) Groskreutz. He married Kay Shelby on May 26, 1973, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Cullom. She survives in Fairbury. Also surviving are his children, Adam (Jennifer) Groskreutz of Chenoa and Heather (Clint) Ramsey of Chenoa; grandchildren, Ethan (Reilly) Murray of Fairbury, Sahara (Tylar) Melvin of Normal, and Jessica Murray of Chenoa; great grandchildren, Evelynn and Canaan Murray; sisters, Tina (Donnie) Clark of Chester and Andy (Steve) Lindeman of Elkhart, TX; his many brothers and sisters in law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clifford Groskreutz; and a great-grandchild. Daniel served in the United States Army from October 1970 to May 1972, where he served in the military police. He worked for Homeshield as a supervisor for 23 years. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan who enjoyed having lunch and watching the games with his brother in law, Ronnie Shelby. Most of all, Daniel loved his family and his grandkids. He will be deeply missed. Memorials can be made in Daniel's name to the St. Francis Kidney Transplant Department or to SELCAS. This obituary can be read and condolences left at www.calvertmemorial.com or on Facebook page.