- Date Of Birth: December 6, 1951
- Date Of Death: January 24, 2013
- State: Missouri
Lawrence Louis “Larry” Grotha Jr. passed away Thursday January 24, 2013 at the University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. following a sudden illness. He was 61 years, 1 month and 18 days of age.
Larry Grotha, as he was known by his family and friends, was born December 6, 1951 at Waynesville, Mo., the son of Lawrence Louis Sr., and Betty Jane (Malone) Grotha.
Larry Grotha is survived by his mother Jane Grotha of St. James, sister and brother-in-law: Susan and Les Bennington of Glenrock, Wyoming. Nephews: Buck (Jayme) Bennington of Laurel, Montana., and Jeremy and wife Nicole Bennington of Castlerock, Colorado and their children.
Larry Grotha graduated from John F. Hodge High School and completed Vo Tech Training in Rolla, Mo. He spent 5 years in Wyoming working the oil fields and as a plumbers assistant. He then returned to St. James and worked for MFA. He spent the last years of his life helping on the family farm and caring for his mother. Larry Grotha enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was active in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. James and also the Knights of Columbus.
Larry Grotha is preceaded in death by his father Lawrence Grotha who entered into rest in 2008.
