Charlotte Betty (Korbal) Groshek Obituary (1942

Charlotte (Shirley) Betty Groshek, at age 81, peacefully passed away early in the morning on November 5th, 2023. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Herman-Taylor Funeral Home, with the Reverend Cheryl Davis presiding. Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon until the time of the services at the funeral home. Shirley was born in Stevens Point on October 14th, 1942, to Gregory & Laverne Korbal. At the age of 16 she married the love of her life, David Groshek. They were married for 62 years, until his passing in 2021. Together they had 6 beautiful children. She was a loving, kind, hardworking farmers wife. For many years of her life, you could find her tending to the garden, cows, chickens, chores, chopping wood, or helping Dave with miscellaneous projects. You name it, she did it. Much joy was brought to her life by spending time together with her family & friends. She was the BEST cook, baker, and canner. A giver: giver of love, time, advice & gifts. She loved being social: listening to music, dancing, singing, playing cards or dice and making sure no one in her presence was hungry. Preceded in death by her husband, David Groshek. Brother, Ronny Korbal. Her parents Gregory & Laverne Korbal. Survived by her sister Elaine Pelot. As well as by her children: Linda (Darrell) Firkus, Darlene (Fred) Ponshock, Patti (Johnny) Niznik, David (Pam) Groshek, Bobby (Denise) Groshek, & Sherri (Tom) Krutzik. She made an ever-lasting impact on her 15 grandchildren: Darrell, Barry, Josh, Fredder, Tina, Troy, Travis, Brittny, Tabbie, Amanda, Holly, Tiffany, Ashley, Hailey, Ally, and many great-grandchildren. Thank you to the nurses at Wisconsin Rapids Health Services and Herman Taylor Funeral Home.