Melvin James Groff

Melvin J. Groff, age 77, of Fairfax, MN, formerly of Sleepy Eye, died on January 31, 2016, at Fairfax Community Home. Melvin James Groff was born on April 1, 1938 the son of Halvor and Verna (Johnson) Groff. He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. He graduated from Sleepy Eye Public High School in 1958. Throughout his life, Melvin worked various jobs. He enjoyed visiting with family and listening to music. Melvin was a lifetime member of Sleepy Eye. One thing that will be remembered most about him was his contagious laugh. Melvin was a resident at the Fairfax Community Home for the past 6 years. All of his brothers, sisters and their spouses will miss him greatly. Melvin is survived by his siblings Alice Mae (LeRoy) Hindermann, Ray (Nancy) Groff, Marian (Ben) Tragner, Ivan (Connie) Groff, and Lenny (Janet) Groff and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Sylvia Ring and Irene Dahl. Visitation 1 9:00 am - 10:30 am Thursday, February 4, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, MN 217 Brackenridge S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Service Information 10:30 am Thursday, February 4, 2016 Trinity Lutheran Church, Sleepy Eye, MN 217 Brackenridge S.W. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085 Interment Information Home Cemetery 700 St. Mary's St. N.E. Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, United States 56085