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     Jacob Grossnickel was born on 7 February 1816 at Maryland. He married Elizabeth Ellen House. Jacob Grossnickel died on 14 September 1877 at age 61. He was buried in September 1877 at Cripe Cemetery, North Manchester, Wabash Co., IN, Findagrave #31464932.

     Joseph D. Grossnickel was born on 12 February 1848 at Washington Co. (probably), MD. He was the son of Jacob Grossnickel and Catharine Durnbaugh. Joseph D. Grossnickel married Emma Alice Stouffer, daughter of Abraham P. Stouffer and Susanna Fahrney, on 18 December 1871 at Washington Co., MD. Joseph D. Grossnickel died on 3 May 1941 at age 93.

     Joseph E. Grossnickel was born on 5 February 1909 at Iowa. He was the son of Maynard Stouffer Grossnickel and Ada May Gaffin. Joseph E. Grossnickel died on 30 April 1985 at California at age 76.

     Katie Susan Grossnickel was born on 1 October 1881.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph D. Grossnickel and Emma Alice Stouffer. Katie Susan Grossnickel married John Franklin Long, son of Joseph R. Long and Elizabeth (?). Katie Susan Grossnickel died on 2 February 1902 at age 20.

     Luella May Grossnickel was born on 7 April 1877.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph D. Grossnickel and Emma Alice Stouffer.

     Mary Grossnickel was born on 15 November 1904 at North Manchester, Wabash Co., IN.¹ She was the daughter of William Grossnickel and Chloe Miller.¹

     Maynard Stouffer Grossnickel was born on 22 July 1879.¹ He was the son of Joseph D. Grossnickel and Emma Alice Stouffer. Maynard Stouffer Grossnickel married Ada May Gaffin, daughter of William Gaffin and Frances Thomas, on 6 December 1905. Maynard Stouffer Grossnickel died on 2 February 1963 at age 83.

     Melvin E. Grossnickel was born on 20 December 1917. He was the son of Ernest Cleveland Grossnickel and Lovetta F. (?) Melvin E. Grossnickel died on 24 October 1984 at age 66. He was buried in October 1984 at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, Ogle Co., IL.

     Myrtle E. Grossnickel married William H. Kretzer. Myrtle E. Grossnickel was born on 6 November 1872.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph D. Grossnickel and Emma Alice Stouffer.

     William Grossnickel was born on 12 February at North Manchester, Wabash Co., IN.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Grossnickel and Amanda Horning.¹ William Grossnickel married Chloe Miller, daughter of William Miller and Mary (?), on 11 July 1903.¹

     William Grossnickel was born circa 1907 at Illinois. He was the son of Maynard Stouffer Grossnickel and Ada May Gaffin.

     Ira William Grossnickle was born on 5 December 1906.¹ He was the son of Pearl Albert Grossnickle and Eva A. Brower.¹ Ira William Grossnickle married Louise E. Bowers, daughter of John H. Bowers and Sarah Jane Elkins. Ira William Grossnickle died on 4 November 1986 at Preble Co., OH, at age 79. He was buried in November 1986 at Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #21024507.

     John Frederick Grossnickle was born on 4 March 1932 at Montgomery Co., OH. He was the son of Ira William Grossnickle and Louise E. Bowers. John Frederick Grossnickle died on 14 April 2016 at Eaton, Preble Co., OH, at age 84

Obituary (Findagrave.com):

GROSSNICKLE, John Frederick, age 84 formerly of New Lebanon and West Alexandria, passed away Thurs. April 14, 2016 in Eaton. He was born in Montgomery County, OH. on March 4, 1932 to Ira and Louise (Bowers) Grossnickle. John was a 1950 graduate of West Alexandria High School. He was a member of West Alexandria Church of the Brethren. He worked in plumbing and construction most of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Donna (Good) Grossnickle, Eaton, OH., 3 children, Daryl (Bev) Grossnickle, Piqua, OH., John Alan (Deborah) Grossnickle, Brookville, OH., Susan (Terrence) Kloth, New Lebanon, OH., 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a sister, Alice (Bob) Marcum, West Alexandria, OH.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held 7:00 P.M. Thurs. April 21, 2016 at West Alexandria Church of the Brethren with Rev. Brody Rike officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.

     John Ira Grossnickle was born on 27 July 1878. He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Grossnickel and Amanda Horning.¹ John Ira Grossnickle married Myrtle Ivy Robertson, daughter of Elisha A. Robertson and Anna Catherine Anderson, on 28 January 1904 at Indiana.¹ John Ira Grossnickle died on 28 January 1956 at age 77. He was buried in 1956 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN, Findagrave #157218969.

     Pearl Albert Grossnickle was born on 12 September 1880.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Franklin Grossnickel and Amanda Horning.¹ Pearl Albert Grossnickle married Eva A. Brower, daughter of William Claude Brower and Mary Catherine Stroop.¹ Pearl Albert Grossnickle lived in 1926 at West Alexandria, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He died in 1958. He was buried in 1958 at Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria, Preble Co., OH, Findagrave #21024468.

     Vera Kathryn Grossnickle was born on 30 May 1906. She was the daughter of John Ira Grossnickle and Myrtle Ivy Robertson.¹ Vera Kathryn Grossnickle died on 11 August 1979 at age 73. She was buried in August 1979 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, Ft. Wayne, Allen Co., IN, Findagrave #117423068.

     Crescentia Groteweil married Henry Scholten.

     Albert Eric Groth was born on 15 December 1946 at Merced Co., CA. He was the son of Albert Erich Groth and Mary Margaret Mattson. Albert Eric Groth married Virginia M. Flores on 21 October 1967 at Merced Co., CA. Albert Eric Groth was educated; Atwater High School and Merced Colelge graduate. Occupation: Detective, Merced County Sheriff's Department, Private Investigator. He died on 25 June 2014 at age 67.

     Albert Erich Groth was born on 27 May 1921 at Illinois; son of Erich and Carrie May (Dowd) Groth. He married Mary Margaret Mattson, daughter of Frank Earl Mattson and Helen L. Berry. Albert Erich Groth died on 9 July 1985 at age 64. He was buried in July 1985 at Winton Cemetery, Winton, Merced Co., CA.

     Charles E. Grotjan was born on 10 October 1917 at Lancaster Co., NE.¹ He was the son of Theodore Samuel Grotjan and Bessie Marie Sherman.¹ Charles E. Grotjan married Charlotte Lillian Meyers, daughter of Edward H. Meyers and Mary Rebecca Rhodewald. Charles E. Grotjan lived on 8 April 1940 at 139 South 25th Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, W.P.A. worker at state university.² He died in December 1985 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 68.

     Edith Grotjan was born circa 1913 at Lancaster Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Theodore Samuel Grotjan and Bessie Marie Sherman.¹

     Edward A. Grotjan was born in October 1853 at Chariton Co., MO.¹ He married Louisa M. Hickman on 9 January 1876 at Chariton Co., MO. Edward A. Grotjan died in 1926 at Cortland, Gage Co., NE.

     Robert T. Grotjan was born on 29 November 1914 at Lancaster Co., NE, per military records.¹ He was the son of Theodore Samuel Grotjan and Bessie Marie Sherman.¹ Robert T. Grotjan began military service on 30 May 1945 Pvt., 9206th Technical Services Unit, US Army. He died on 28 September 1962 at age 47. He was buried in 1962 at Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE.

     Theodore Samuel Grotjan was born on 18 September 1884 at Missouri 1900 census shows 1883.¹ He was the son of Edward A. Grotjan and Louisa M. Hickman.¹ Theodore Samuel Grotjan married Bessie Marie Sherman, daughter of William Hardin Richard Sherman and Ottillia Windle, on 12 July 1912 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE. Theodore Samuel Grotjan lived on 7 January 1920 at 2020 J Street, Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, Storekeeper for Board of Education.² He died on 2 February 1959 at Lincoln, Lancaster Co., NE, at age 74.

     Emmanuel Grounds married Virdie Catherine Wilkin, daughter of Thomas Winter Wilkin and Lucinda Runyon, on 27 July 1922 at Green Co., IN.

     Helen Kathleen Grounds was born on 11 January 1924. She was the daughter of Emmanuel Grounds and Virdie Catherine Wilkin.

     Marcus Paul Grounds was born on 11 June 1926. He was the son of Emmanuel Grounds and Virdie Catherine Wilkin.

     Mary Violet Grout married Lawrence Ray Eckstein.

     (?) Grove was the daughter of Franklin B. Grove and Kathryn (?)¹ (?) Grove married Elvin B. Moomaw, son of Simon Joseph Moomaw and Annie L. Slusser, on 5 November 1912, Ceremony by Rev. John W. Given.¹

     Abraham Grove was born in 1791 at Shenandoah Co., VA. He was the son of Jacob Graf and Sarah Wendel. Abraham Grove married Elizabeth Coffman on 4 December 1815. Abraham Grove died on 23 February 1872 at Shenandoah Co., VA.