M. Wade Groff

M. Wade Groff, 81, of Millersville, PA, passed away June 11, 2016.Wade was a devoted husband, loving father, and friend to all.He was the husband of Ann Erisman Groff, and the late Dorothy Dick Groff who passed away in 2009.
Born in Lancaster, PA, Wade was the son of the late William A. Groff, Sr. and Miriam Wade Groff.
He had worked at Turkey Hill Dairy until 1971.Wade retired from his own company, Heritage Insurance Association, Lititz PA, in 2007.He had also been a part time employee for Swedish Motors.
Wade had been involved with many clubs, and business and educational boards in the County.He was an active Stevens Trade School Alumni for 30 years.Wade was a member of Manor Brethren in Christ Church, Lancaster.
In addition to his wife Ann, he is survived by 4 children, Scott (Joan) Groff, Conestoga, Brian (Karen) Groff, Conestoga, Lisa (Ray) Caldwell, Millersville, Beth (Steve) Wenger, Lancaster; foster children, Tong Ma, Laplate, MD, Oanh (Howard) Plancy, Plano, TX; 9 grandchildren, 1 great granddaughter; brother, William A. Groff, Jr., Lancaster; stepchildren, Jeff (Dawn) Erisman, Lancaster, David (Carrie) Erisman, Shippensburg, John Erisman, Lancaster, Marcy Erisman, Washington Boro, Linda (Doug) Bowman, Lehighton; 12 step grandchildren. In addition to his first wife Dorothy, Wade was predeceased by a sister, Margaret Coulson, and a brother Eugene Groff.
Friends are invited to attend the funeral service on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:00AM from Manor Brethren in Christ Church, 530 Central Manor Road, Lancaster, PA, with Pastor John Hawbaker officiating.Burial will be in the adjoining church cemetery.Viewings will be held at Manor Brethren in Christ Church on Wednesday from 5:00-8:30 PM, and on Thursday from 9:00-10:00 AM.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.Arrangements entrusted to Reynolds Funeral and Cremation Services, 144 East State Street, Quarryville, PA. www.reynoldsfuenralhome.net