On January 28, 2021, Ival Grotegut, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away at the age of 80, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 8, 1940 in Sheboygan, WI, son of the late Marcus and Adela (Schuette) Grotegut. Ival attended Valders High School, graduating with the class of 1958. He owned and operated Grotegut Dairy Farm for his entire life. On October 22, 1960 he married Dorothy Meyer. Together, they raised eight children; Tom, David, Nancy, Debbie, Faye, Gail, Doug, and Greg. Ival served in the United States National Guard for five years, was a volunteer fireman with the Newton Fire Department, and was a member of Osman Snow Sports. Ival had a passion for faith, family, hard work and, of course, sports. If he wasn’t farming, he was watching a ball game and enjoying time with his family. He was known for his infectious laugh and compassionate spirit.
Survivors include his loving wife of 60 years: Dorothy Grotegut, Newton; seven children: Tom (Brenda) Grotegut, Trenton, Florida, daughter-in-law: Kim Grotegut, Newton, Nancy (Mark) Mueller, Greenleaf, Debbie (Mark) Heinzen, Newton, Faye Riesterer and partner Jim Diny, Newton, Gail (Troy) Temme, Sturgeon Bay, Doug (Jean) Grotegut, Manitowoc, and Greg (Bobbi) Grotegut, Newton; 23 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Delores Boeckman, Donald (Sharon) Meyer, Clementine Steinhardt, Charlie (Judy) Meyer, Paul Meyer, Virginia (Rich) Freeze, Ethel Meyer, and Gloria Meyer; as well as other relatives and very special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son: David; one son-in-law: Randy Riesterer; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Isadore and Lorena Meyer; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Victor Meyer, Harold Meyer, Theresa Waack, Earl Holschbach, LeRoy Waack, Robert Boeckman, Norman (Rita) Meyer, Leonard (Marge) Meyer, Luella (Allen) Mahloch, Jack Steinhardt, and Kathy Meyer; as well as other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. David Beaudry. Following the Mass, Ival will be laid to rest at the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery, Newton. For those who are unable to attend, the funeral Mass will be livestreamed at 12:00 p.m. Noon at https://www.facebook.com/LakeshoreFamilyFH/
The family will greet relatives and friends from 9:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Community, Newton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family for the donation of their choice.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com
The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc, is assisting the Grotegut family with funeral arrangements.
The family wishes to express a special thank you to the staff of Sharon S. Richardson Hospice, especially Cariann, Jessica, and Lee, for the care and compassion that they have shown Ival.
