Anthony Paul Gronau
1949 - 2020
Anthony Paul Gronau, age 71, of
Overland Park, KS.
Anthony's life began on July 19, 1949
in Newton, KS. He was the son of Alfred and Margaret (Rutschman)
Gronau. Anthony is a graduate of Remington High School, Whitewater
and Pittsburg State University where he earned a degree in
Construction Management. Anthony was united in marriage to the former
Mari Palmisano on September 30, 1982 in Liberty, MO. He was a
self-employed construction manager and had worked for Carollo
Engineering and CDW-Smith. Anthony was a proud member of the National
Rifle Association and enjoyed teaching family and friends about
firearms. He enjoyed growing his vegetable garden and especially
enjoyed spending time with his family. His loving family includes his
wife of 37 years Mari Gronau of Overland Park, sons Nathan and Justin
Gronau; granddaughters Kayleigh and Caitlynn Gronau and his siblings
Eugene Gronau of Whitewater and Sharon (William) Tolle of Wichita.
Anthony passed away at his home on
September 9, 2020.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Anthony's family will gather with
friends on Tuesday September 15th from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Lamb
Funeral Home, Whitewater. His graveside service will be held on
Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Swiss Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in his name may
be directed to Remington USD 206. Please sign his online guestbook
and leave a memory of Anthony at www.ymzfh.com.
