Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Irene (Weber) Groves; wife Marlene.Survived by his son and daughter-in-law John R. and Judy; daughter Linda Sillik; sons Roger and Dan; nine grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild; nieces and nephews.MEMORIAL MASS 11:00am, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 3501 North 9th Carter Lake, IA. Visitation with family, Tuesday September 20, 2016 from 6-8pm at the church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family for a later designation.