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Article: William C. Grote
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- Intelligencer Journal Lancaster, PA
- Article date:
- August 25, 2008
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William C. "Bill" Grote, 80, Bowmansville, died at home Aug. 24,
2008.
Born in Spring Twp., Berks Co., a son of William A. and Helen
(Kissling) Grote, he was the husband of Mary Jane (Matz) Grote for
56 years. He attended Shillington H.S., graduated from Wyomissing
Poly-Technichol Inst. and was a Navy veteran of WW II. A member of
Peace UCC, he was a former member of Allegheny UCC, Alleghenyville,
having served on council.
Following years in the building industry, Bill founded his own
firm in 1967, Grote Construction, Inc., Bowmansville, which he
operated until retiring in 1992. An avid golfer, he enjoyed bowling
and tennis and was an amazing craftsman and ...