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1959-2023
David Brian Grodhaus went to be with his Lord Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023 peacefully at his home in Toronto, Ohio.
David, more affectionately called Dave by his loved ones, was born July 20, 1959 in East Liverpool, Ohio.
At the young age of 17 years old Dave dedicated his early adulthood to our country by enlisting and serving in the US Army, earning his place as an Army Ranger. He fought in the invasion of Grenada, was a clinical specialist for almost four years, and received expert status in rifles and grenades. He then after enlistment made his living working as a heavy equipment operator and ultimately retired from Heritage Thermal Services in 2021.
Dave was cherished by his family and friends for his jovial but stubborn nature that was unique to the man God created in him. He built a family that reaches across the country and was a proud husband, father, stepfather, and grandfather. He loved to fish and golf, and in more recent years became an expert in antiques.
Dave is preceded in death by his parents John and Joyce (Thomas) Grodhaus. He is survived by his loving wife of the last 15 years Patricia (Socha) Grodhaus whom he married on his birthday July 20, 2008. He is also survived by his children Jeremy Grodhaus (Oklahoma), Chelsea (Grodhaus) Capps (Oklahoma), Tyler Grodhaus (Salem, Ohio), Taryn (Grodhaus) Miller and her husband Jason Miller (Salem, Ohio), and Aubrie (Grodhaus) Valesko (Carrolton, Ohio), as well as his stepchildren Paul and Sarah Barnette (Toronto, Ohio), Elizabeth and Adam Howell (Follansbee, W.Va.), and Stephanie and Aaron Ellenberger (Steubenville, Ohio); and his sister Brenda (Dave) Haught of Toronto, Ohio and their children, Kristopher (Christina) Haught, Rachel (Justin) Shay and David (Angela) Haught. "Grandpa Dave" will be greatly missed by his 12 grandchildren who loved spending time with him.
Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the J.E. Foster Funeral Home in Toronto, Ohio where his service will follow Tuesday at 11 a.m. Rev. Greg Mead of 1st Evangelical Presbyterian in East Liverpool, Ohio will preside and burial will follow with Military Honors at the Bethel Cemetery in Eldersville, Pa.
Dave would have wanted any charitable donations be sent to the Combat Veterans Support Group or the AMVETS c/o Jeff. Co. Service Office 500 Market St., Suite 310 Steubenville, OH 43952. www.jefosterfh.com
9/23/23