Francis Eugene DeGrote Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Francis Eugene DeGrote of Willmar, Minnesota, who passed away on August 19, 2023, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Peter DeGrote and Minnie DeGrote (Freese); his wife Wilamine Annette Wiese; his great grandchild Shelby Grace; his brothers, Bud and Harm; and his sister-in-law Marilyn.
He is survived by: his children, Sheila Thompson of Lake Lillian, Rita Olson (Douglas) of Tucson, AZ, Lowell DeGrote (Jill) of Union City, TN and Jackie Van Hove of Pennock; his brother Virgil DeGrote (Jeanne) of Raymond; and his sister-in-law Erma of Clara City. He is also survived by ten grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandson.
