Arthur Henry Gronewold, 89, of Gothenburg, Ne., went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 2, 2003, after falling and breaking his neck in January. Art was born March 31, 1914 to Henry and Helena (Block) Gronewold on the home place north of Gothenburg. He attended rural school and took over the farm at the early age of 16 after the sudden death of his father. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christ Lutheran Church and later was a long time member of the Evangelical Free Church.

On February 26, 1939 he married his first and only love, Martha B. Bratten of Brady. They were blessed with four children, two daughters and two sons. He enjoyed traveling with Martha throughout the years. Farming was his life’s work, which he held a great interest in until the end, as he followed his two sons work on the farm.

Survivors Two Daughters Arlene (Lyle) Franzen of Gothenburg Marjorie (Frank) Killam of Arroyo Grande, CA; Two Sons Lyle (Carol) Gronewold of Gothenburg Dale (Myra) Gronewold of Gothenburg; 16 Grandchildren Rod (Ruthie) Franzen of Gothenburg Gary (Trudy) Franzen of Sacramento, CA Tim (Cindy) Franzen of Gothenburg David (Becky) Franzen of Lincoln Lynn Killam (David Hull) of Oceano, CA Susan Killam of Arroyo Grande, CA Lori (Dave) Allen of San Marcos, CA Jonathan Killam of Santa Barbara, CA Alison Killam of Long Beach, CA Matthew Killam of Arroyo Grande, CA Stepheanie (Jamie) Johnson of Farnam Karla (Allen) Jensen of Gothenburg Janel (Troy) Linn of Overton Daniel (Kaydee) Gronewold of Lincoln Phillip Gronewold of Albany, GA Brian Gronewold of Gothenburg; 22 Great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, his wife (October 20, 2000), one brother Raymond, one sister LaVerna Beck, one grandson Chad Arthur Gronewold and one son in law Frank S. Killam.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2003, 10:30 a.m at the Evangelical Free Church, Gothenburg, NE., with Rev. Rick Rehmert officiating. Burial is in the Gothenburg Cemetery.

Visitation is Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Blase Memorial Chapel.

A memorial has been established.

The North Platte Telegraph, June 4, 2003