Kenneth Groskurth

Kenneth Groskurth, 77, of South Sioux City, NE formerly of Pender, NE passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bancroft Cemetery in Bancroft, NE; with Pastor Robert Schilling from St. John’s Lutheran Church officiating. A luncheon will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Pender. Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 2, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service starting at 6:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Memorials may be given to the Pender Community Event Center and Endowment Fund (P.O. Box 662, Pender, NE 68047). Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, NE. Kenneth was born December 3, 1936 to Clarence and Alice (Schmidt) Groskurth. He graduated from Pender High School. He married Bonnie Krueger at St. John’s Lutheran Church on April 9, 1961. To this union, two children were born; Bill and Kevin. Ken enjoyed reading, taking walks, biking, and mowing. He was an avid card player, he especially enjoyed playing Pitch and Sheepshead.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his granddaughter and going out to eat. Ken served as a volunteer fireman while living in Pender. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pender. Ken was a truck driver for Rink Manufacturing and Lorensen Ready Mix, he also worked for the City of Pender. He later worked for Chesterman Bottling Company in Sioux City, IA. Ken is survived by his sons; Bill (Debra) Groskurth of Hinton, IA and Kevin (Kelly) Groskurth of Treynor, IA, sister-in-law Mary Lou Groskurth of Beemer, NE, and one grandchild; Regina. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife; Bonnie, and brother; Dale.