November 1, 1936 – January 25, 2022 Fortified with the Sacraments of the Holy Catholic Church, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022 at home with family by her side. She is survived by Norbert A. Groppe, Sr., her husband of 61 years, son Stephen N. (Mary Love) Groppe of Chesterfield, MO, daughter Sharon M. (Jon) Smith of O’Fallon, MO, daughter Linda D. (Jonathan) Sheridan of New Glarus, WI, son Norbert A. (Diane) Groppe, Jr. of Washington, MO, and daughter Mary M. Groppe Walker of St. Louis, MO; seventeen grandchildren and two great grandchildren; brother Michael Krodel of Edmond, OK, and sister Emily Dugo of Warminster, PA; sisters-in-law Rose Marie Groppe, SJS. of St. Louis, MO and Elizabeth A. (Groppe) Henson of Loveland, CO.
Preceding her in death are son Joseph, parents Wendolin and Mary (Wagner) Krodel, sister Susan M. Sullivan, and father-in-law August K. and mother-in-law Teresa J. (Held) Groppe.
After graduating high school in Jasper, IN, Martha attended St. Louis University and received her Bachelor of Arts in Education, English and French and taught at Laboure High School, Mehlville High School and Ursuline Academy. Additionally, she substitute taught at various schools in the St. Louis area. Martha loved golf, gardening, historical fiction, crochet, piano, cooking, baking and family events. As a devoted parishioner at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Martha passionately served on the Legion of Mary and the Ladies Sodality, and regularly visited nursing home residents in the Kenrick community.
Services: Visitation at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church (4092 Blow St., 63116) Saturday January 29, 9:00 AM until funeral mass at 10:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In memory of Martha D. Groppe please make donations to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Please share prayers, condolences and memories with the family at https://archive.kutisfuneralhomes.com/groppe-martha-d-nee-krodel/.. A service of KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL
I am so happy that our mothers walked in faith together as they served our Virgin Mary. Your mother has touched so many lives in her work and in her mission of prayer. Love and blessings.
Norb, I am so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing. I know that this is a great blow to you but I also know how strong you are in tough circumstances. You and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
What a life well lived, serving her family and community in so many meaningful ways. Sharon, praying for you and your family during this difficult time.
Norb I’m so sorry to hear of Marty’s passing. Lenny and I had so many memories of our times together. Please know my prayers are with you and your family.
Norb, so sorry for your loss. You two were such a great couple and a loving example to all who know you
Our condolences Norb.
Mary, I will have your family in my prayers. Much love
Dear buddy I love you and I’m happy for you that you were at peace love Theresa Vegessi
Dear Betty I love you and I’m happy for you that you are at peace love Theresa Vegessi