Zachary August Groff's Obituary
Zachary August Groff, 29, of Rocky River, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 18, 2024. Born on September 23, 1994, he is the cherished son of Donald Groff and Michele Liebenauer (nee Towell.)
Zach had a kind heart and infectious smile. He was known for his sense of humor and always wanting to help people. As a child, Zach was an artist and loved to play sports. He graduated from Olmsted Falls High School in 2013. He worked as a car detailer for the past 7 years at Madison Avenue Soft Cloth Car Wash.
Zach’s one true passion was his dog McKenna. He rescued her from the APL in 2018. Zach took her to the dog park every day where they made many friends. The two were inseparable.
He is preceded in death by his Grandmother, Mary Lou Towell, Grandfather, George Liebenauer and his Brother, Wyatt Liebenauer.
Zach is survived by his loving family, Mother, Michele Liebenauer (Scott), Father, Donald Groff, Grandparents, Steve Towell, Bob and Marilynn Groff and Mary Liebenauer, Siblings, Sarah Edelman (Chris), Dan Groff (Laura), Hannah Groff, and Samantha Liebenauer, as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, Nephews and Friends who will miss him dearly.
Visitation hours will be held on Sunday, March 24th from Noon – 4pm at Sunset Memorial 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH. A service to celebrate Zach’s life will be held on Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 2pm at Sunset Memorial. Following the service, Zach will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the APL in memory of Zach, honoring his love for animals https://tinyurl.com/4awk4k8k or The Lantern Center for Recovery https://tinyurl.com/3tevu575
To watch the service please click here at service time. http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/99258/hash:D17C85DA464D70B3
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