Jake DeGroote, Jr.

Jake DeGroote, Jr. 83, of Bristow, was born the son of Jake and Emma (Hinders) DeGroote on September 15, 1932, in Parkersburg. Jake died on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at his home.

Funeral services were held 10 a.m., on Tuesday, May 10, at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church – Vilmar in rural Greene with the Rev. Mark Walker officiating the service. The organist was Florence Vieker and she accompanied the congregation as they sang “In The Garden” and “Amazing Grace.” Emmy Cuvelier provided special music as she sang “How Great Thou Art.” Emmy was accompanied by Sharon Cuvelier. Eli Reichert recited the poem “I Like To Talk With Grandpa,” which he had written. Burial was at Lynwood Cemetery in Clarksville with Josh DeGroote, Josh Dean, Kaleb Zimmerman, Kiley Zimmerman, Jordan Cuvelier, Tim Gower, Ozzy DeGroote, Ethan Reichert, and Eli Reichert serving as casketbearers. Full military rites were conducted by Clarksville AMVETS, Post 30. Visitation was held from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, May 9, at the Redman-Schwartz Funeral Home in Clarksville, and one hour prior to the services at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

May 19 Butler County Tribune-Journal and Clarksville Star.