John Eldridge Groth Sr.

A graduate of Santa Rosa High School class of 1943, he then served his country in the 1503rd Army Air Force from June 1943 to April 1946 being awarded the WWII Victory Medal, American Campaign Medal, and Good Conduct Medal.

John married, and is survived by, the love of his life La Belle on October 4, 1948. They had four children; Kathy Reese (Ron), John Jr. (Marilee), and Kristine Katz (Michael). John is also survived by 10 grandchildren; Marc, Corey, Joey, Jordan, Kasey, Abby, Jennifer, Michael, Tony, and Kevin and 1 great granddaughter Megan. He was preceded in death by his daughter Joanne (Mike) Marcucci.

John owned and operated Groth Motors in Santa Rosa from 1963-2012. John was a life-time member of the Santa Rosa Golf & Country Club and the first Club Champion in 1957. He was also a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Native Sons of the Golden West and Past President of IADAC.

At present, no services have been set. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation, ‘Cancer Care’, 275 7th Ave., New York, NY 10001.

Arrangements under the care of Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel. Please share your loving memories of John by signing his on-line guestbook at www.jonesandlewis.com and www.legacy.com.