Herbert Frederick Gronewold, 89 of Buckley passed away at 2:02 a.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home.

Private funeral services with Rev. J. Kevin Wyckoff officiating will be held. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Buckley. Baier Family Funeral Services, Buckley is assisting the family with arrangements.

Herbert was born April 7, 1931 the son of Ehme and Emilie Zabel Gronewold. He married Marion Ruth Brelje July 7, 1951 at First Lutheran Church, Glencoe, Minnesota. She preceded him in death October 21, 2013.

He is survived by children, Pam (Stephen) Wiederkehr of Enid, Oklahoma, Daniel (Marge) Gronewold of Loda, Carmen Gronewold of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Stephanie (David) Tobeck of West Lebanon, Indiana, Faye (Steven) Kesselmayer of Pekin; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother, Harold (Eileen) Gronewold of Lansing; and life-long family friends, Steve (Pat) Madsen of Richland Center, Wisconsin.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Marion and brother Wilbur Gronewold.

Herb graduated from Buckley High School in 1949. He worked for Bear Brand Hosiery, Paxton before becoming the grounds keeper for Kraft Foods and retiring in 1996 after 30 years.

He was a life-long member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Buckley and the church choir. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and socializing with friends. But nothing meant more to him than spending time with his family.

Memorials may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church or School, Buckley or an organization of the donor's choice. Please share memories or condolences with the family at www.baierfuneralservices.com.