Obituary of Steven LaMont Gronskei

Steven LaMont Gronskei died peacefully on September 21, 2015 at Havasu Regional Medical Center in Lake Havasu City, AZ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Knute and Ruby Gronskei; brothers, Henry, Rodney, Gregory and sisters, JoAnn and Kathy. Steve was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 7, 1953 and was the youngest of eleven children. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn; children, Stephanie (Lathan) Berry, Jennifer Gronskei, Matthew (Jessica) Short, Kristina Davison and Michael Tabor; brothers, Larry (Marcia), James (Paulette), Bradley (Peggy), Loney and sister, Sandra (Leonard). Steve has numerous nieces and nephews across the country and has seven grandchildren, Lindy, Sophia, Charissa, LD, Madison, Lucas and Harlie. Steve served his country with pride enlisting in 1972 and retiring from the U.S. Navy in March 1993 at which point he moved to Lake Havasu City. After moving, he worked for the LHUSD for twenty years, retiring again in 2013. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life at the Alano Club, 2041 Swanson Ave., Ste. 1, Lake Havasu City on October 4th from noon to 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sunrise Rotary/Denises's Day, Hospice of Havasu, DAV, or to a charity of your choosing. Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory. Thoughts and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com.