Richard A. Groff, 82 of Collegeville

Richard A. Groff, 82 of Collegeville, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Norristown to the late William Ervin and Emma L. (Keplinger) Groff. He is also preceded in death by a brother William Ervin Groff Jr.

Richard was a U.S. Paratrooper in the 11th Airborne Division of the United States Army. He served as a Lower Providence police officer for 22 years. Following the police force, Richard retired as a sergeant with the Montgomery County Correctional Facility. He was also self-employed as a locksmith. Richard was a lifetime member of Eagleville Fire Company, a founding member of Upper Providence Little League. Among other things he was an avid hobbyist.

Richard is survived by his wife of 52 years, Joan Connie Groff, 9 children; Michael (Michelle), Kathleen Intoccia, Thomas (Bobbie Sue), Joseph (Cynthia), Robert (Fernanda), Richard Jr., Janet Groff, Rebecca Stillman (Robert), and David; 2 sisters, Jane Henschel and Alice Smith; 3 brothers, Harry, Donald, and George; 20 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing Friday, December 15th 9:45-10:45 am followed by an 11:00 am service at Green Tree Church-Brethren 1078 Egypt Rd., Oaks, PA 19456. Internment will follow at Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Montgomery County Hero Fund, 40 E. Main St, Norristown, PA 19401 or to the COPD Foundation at www.copdfoundation.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Szpindor-Meyers Funeral Home

Condolences may be made by visiting www. MeyersFH.com