GROFF, Charles M.


Wickenburg Sun, Wickenburg, Arizona July 16, 1987, page 2 Memorial services for Charles M. Groff, 83, were conducted July 14 at the First Presbyterian Church of Wickenburg. Rev. Bruce McQueen officiated. Private cremation followed. Mr. Groff died July 11 at Wickenburg Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 28, 1903 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a 60 year member of the Ancient Scottish Rite of Ohio; a 50 year member of the Masons Organization that included Mt. Vernon Commandery No. 1 of Ohio, the Grand Lodge of F.& A.M. of Ohio No. 30, Columbus Council No. 8 royal and Select Masons of Ohio, and the Royal Arch Masons Ohio Chapter No. 12; a member of the Easter Star of Wickenburg; the Wickenburg Shrine Club; the El Zaribah Temple of Phoenix; the Oasis Chapter No. 15 R.A.M. of Wickenburg; the Guild Opticians and a past president of the Great Pittsburg Guild; and the First Presbyterian Church of Wickenburg. Survivors include his wife, Emma M. Groff of Wickenburg; and two sons, David Groff of Alma, Mich., and Charles Groff of Los Angeles.