Richard E. “Dick” DeGroff

September 21st, 1942 - October 28th, 2022

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To my second family that took care of me by the lake! Linny (Linda) StephMo, (Stephanie) Gretchen, and Bubba D (Ross) Your Dad was such a big influence in my life. I learned how to enjoy life and be true to myself from him and possibly a few questionable attributes as well, but if drinking Miller High Life in a convertible is wrong, I don't want to be right! I am so sorry that he is gone but I know he was at peace knowing what a beautiful family he raised. Love you guys. He is now in Heaven, and I am sure that little furball Brandy is by his side. (:

Steve krieger

November 17th, 2022 at 11:40am

Dear Family/Friends
As the GM at South Shore from 84-98 I had both the privilege and honor to be a friend and RB opponent! He was a terrific athletic competitor with great lefty skills. Always supportive to family and friends. One quick story is Dick was taking a sauna one night and after coming downstairs he noticed it was Dark and No Staff! Needless to say he called, told to have a cold one and to shut the side door! One more story, both Dick and Jerry Gathright were asked to be our Club Staff Bartenders for our Xmas Party at our home and they obliged by coming dressed in full Tuxedo's. Truely Classic Dick! Rest in Peace my Friend
Andy Webb