He is survived by his wife, Cindy Groenke; son, Tim Groenke and wife Emma of Brisbane, Australia; son Jonathan Groenke and wife Jody of San Antonio, TX; and daughter, Teresa Groenke of San Marcos, TX; grandchildren, Nathan, Aubrianna, Nicholas, Cora, Zachary, and Daniel; brother, Jerry Groenke and wife Donna of Calabash, NC; sister, Penny Groenke of San Antonio; brother, Bruce Groenke and spouse Rodney of San Antonio; brother, Terry Groenke of Austin; brother, Martin Groenke and wife Eddie of Poteet, TX; sister-in-law, Diane Groenke of New Braunfels; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Jeffrey Groenke.
He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, a good friend, a 'jack of all trades', an entrepreneur, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Public Visitation will begin 5:00 PM Thursday at Zoeller Funeral Home in New Braunfels and will continue until 8:00 PM. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, November 10, 2017 in the Groenke-Staudt Family Cemetery located at 29181 Bulverde Rd, San Antonio, 78260. Reception to follow in San Antonio. While flowers are appreciated, the family requests, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to Easterseals. Arrangements under the direction of Zoeller Funeral Home, New Braunfels, TX.
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