Charles “Chuck" Groff passed away on June 15, 2016 at the age of 70.  He was surrounded by his loved ones at Kadlec Medical Center at the time of his passing. 

Chuck was born June 7, 1946 at Kadlec Hospital in Richland and spent his whole life in the Tri-City area.  Chuck was a proud member of Columbia High School Class of 1964, he then attended Columbia Basin College to pursue an Associate’s degree in Fire Science.  He dedicated 38 years of his life as a Fireman and eventually promoted to Captain with the Hanford Fire Department Local I-24 before retiring in June 2014.  Chuck was a proud Husband, Father and Grandfather. 

He married his High School Sweetheart and had three Children and three Grandchildren as well as many friends that he considered family (especially Theresa Poston and the Brown Family).  He made friends wherever he went with his outgoing and energetic personality. Chuck & Jane loved taking the motorhome on trips, especially to the Oregon Coast as well as the family favorite location Disneyland.  He always encouraged the family to pursue any hobby, sport or activity.  Chuck enjoyed spending time at the Horn Rapids Go Kart track & fishing with his longtime friends. 

Chuck is preceded in death by his Brother and both Parents.  He is survived by his Turtle Dove of 49 years Jane Groff, his twin boys Michael Groff and Sean Groff, his daughter Chrystal Groff and his three granddaughters Stephanie Groff, Hailey Groff and Rachael Groff. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Events at Sunset (915 Bypass Highway) on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.  The family would like to thank the Oncology Unit at Kadlec hospital for their outstanding care during the last week of Chuck’s life.