Born June 3rd, 1923 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Sumner and Louise (Southworth) Hall. She lived and was raised on the family's Sunshine Ranching operation in Antelope County. During WWII years, she lived and worked in the US Navy Admiralty offices in Bremerton, Washington. There she met and married John Wm. Groh on August 10th, 1944. She moved to Fremont in 1950 where she lived and raised her family. Barbara enjoyed gardening, quilting and loved hosting family and friends at her cabin on Long Pine Creek. She was a member of the Prairie Piecemakers Guild and a member of The Presbyterian Church.
Barbara was proceeded in death by her husband John, daughter Paula, infant son Seth, her sister, Virginia (Hall) Kratochvil, and brother Donald Hall.
Survivors include two sons, John S. (wife Leslee) Groh of North Bend, William A. (wife Anita) Groh of Fremont, daughter Barbara (Bobbi) Groh of Lincoln, brother Alan Hall of Neligh, and sister Ellen (Hall) Carter of Elkhorn. Along with eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
Memorials may be directed to The Presbyterian Church or the Dodge County Historical Society. A private interment and memorial service is planned for a later date.
Ludvigsen Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
June and Steve Westphal
FREMONT, NE Tuesday, January 9, 2018 Bill, Bobbie, John, So very sorry to ear about your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Jim Lessor
The Woodlands, TX Saturday, January 6, 2018 Bill, my condolencesKimberly Cuda
Elkhorn, NE Saturday, January 6, 2018 My sympathies to the Groh family. I was a neighbor of Barbara's when I lived in Fremont and always enjoyed visiting with her. She was a happy lady and enjoyed a good laugh. We shared a love for bright colors in our clothes and jewelry. May her love and kindness live on with her family.Kathy
Ames, NE Saturday, January 6, 2018 It has been a such a joy spending time with Barbara these last few years. (PP) A truly delightful woman! Praying for you all during this difficult time. May peace cover you as you walk through this journey.David King
Peoria, AZ Friday, January 5, 2018 Please accept our most sincere condolences. Barb and John were close friends of Reed and Jean King, my parents, as we attended the Presbyterian Church in Fremont. My parents are long deceased, but the memory of Barb, as a happy, positive, beautiful woman, lives on in my memory.Cheryl
Fremont, NE Friday, January 5, 2018 So sorry to read of your mother's passing. Remember she worked with me at Camp Calvin Crest and later was our neighbor in Fremont. We so often saw her riding her bike. She was a fun lady and I always enjoyed our conversations. May you know God's peace and comfort.Barb (Smith) & Dave Christiansen
Lakewood, CO Thursday, January 4, 2018 John & family, So sorry to read about your Mom passing away. It's so hard to accept, even if a part of life. Sending prayers & sincere condolences to you, Bobbi & family. I remember your sister Bobbi from Lincoln Elementary.God bless you.
Sincerely,
Barb & Dave Christiansen
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