August 27, 2017 – Thiensville, WI – Harold Warner Grothman, 91, of Thiensville, passed away peacefully at home Aug. 22, 2017.
Beloved husband of Joan for 63 years. Loving dad of Congressman Glenn Grothman, Grant (Janine Brezovar) Grothman, Pamela (Timothy) McGuire, and Patricia (Mark) Hoggatt. Proud Boppa of Erik and Amanda Grothman, Matthew and Megan McGuire, and Emily and Katherine Hoggatt. Preceded in death by his parents, Gust and Laura (nee Wiesjahn) Grothman and sister, Arvilla (Roland) Wendorff. Further survived by other family and friends.
Harold was born Feb. 7, 1926. He was a long time Thiensville resident and member of Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated from UW-Madison with degrees in electrical engineering and law and was a proud member of the UW Marching Band. Harold proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He was an attorney for many years for Globe Union, Allis Chalmers and the State of Wisconsin. He enjoyed his time with family, his pets and traveling. Special thanks to Shelly, Rebecca and Amanda.
Funeral service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 at Grace Lutheran Church, 303 Green Bay Road, Thiensville, with visitation from 3 p.m. until the time of service. Memorials to the Ozaukee Humane Society or Grace Lutheran Church appreciated.
