Lynn L. Groff

Lynn Groff, 80, of Dauphin, PA went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 11, 2024. He was the husband of Dottie (Graybill) Groff for 52 years. Born in Lancaster, PA on March 19, 1944, Lynn was the son of the late Lester and Mildred (Wenger) Groff. He was a graduate of Hempfield High School (Landisville, PA) and Bethel College (North Newton, KS). After graduaton from college, he served for two years in Bogota, Columbia, in lieu of military service. He and Dottie served together as missionaries in the Dominican Republic with Unevangelized Fields Mission (now called Crossworld) from 1975 1979, involved in church planning. Lynn was employed for many years with Graybill Processing in Rheems, PA (working for his brother-in-law Dave), which later became Amplisource. He worked there fulltime right up until his death. Lynn could always be counted on to be a dependable and steady worker. Surviving in addition to his wife, Dottie, are 4 children: Rebecca Groff of Falls Church, VA; Michael Groff of Lancaster, PA; Steven (Laura) Groff of Holly Springs, NC; Timothy (Becca) Groff of Omaha, NE; and five grandchildren – Ethan Groff, Evan Groff, Elise Groff, Emma Groff, and Olivia Groff. Lynn loved and faithfully prayed for each member of his family. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Julie Ann, and three sisters: Lucille (Jack) Huber, Joan (Lowell) Amand, and Carol (Don) Horning. Lynn accepted Christ at the age of 12. He sought to be a man of God’s Word and to know the God of the Bible. He was a member of Perry Community Church (Shermans Dale, PA) and was a valued part of the church’s pre-service prayer team. Lynn enjoyed being a good friend and neighbor. He was a real outdoors man and loved raising beef, gardening, hunting, fishing, and camping – and he loved his country. He was most comfortable in sneakers, jeans, and a cap! Lynn will be deeply missed, but the impact of his life will live on. A Celebration of Life service will be held for Lynn on Saturday, September 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Perry Community Church (6861 Spring Road, Shermans Dale, PA 17090), with visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Capital Area Pregnancy Center (Life Choices Clinic) 2515 Gettysburg Road, Camp Hill, Pa. 17011 The Boyer Family is honored to handle the arrangements for the Groff Family.

Lynn L. Groff

March 19, 1944 - August 11, 2024