Michael Thomas Groenjes

October 1, 1960 - February 9, 2014

MICHAEL THOMAS GROENJES 1960 – 2014 Michael Thomas Groenjes, age 53, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at his residence in Plattsmouth, NE. Mike was born on October 1, 1960 to Gerhard Johann and Marie M. (Squire) Groenjes in Farmington, MN. He was raised and schooled in Lakeville, MN and Bellevue, NE. He attended Bellevue High School. After high school, Mike worked as a roofer and lived in Minnesota. In 1980 he began work as a concrete finisher and worked in Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. He met the love of his life, Cheryl Aline Cihak in Omaha, NE in 1987 and they were later married on May 11, 1991 in Omaha, and had three children. Mike and family lived in Omaha until 2001, when they built their home in Plattsmouth. Mike loved camping with his family and reading all books. Michael is survived by his wife: Cheryl Groenjes of Plattsmouth, NE, two sons: Sam Groenjes of Rapid City, SD, Mitchell Groenjes of Plattsmouth, NE, daughter: Alene Groenjes of Plattsmouth, NE, mother: Marie Groenjes of Ashland, NE, six brothers: Joe Groenjes and wife Nancy on MN, Greg Groenjes and wife Mary of MN, Dan Groenjes of NE, Tom Groenjes and wife Gwen of NE, Kurt Groenjes of NE, John Groenjes and wife Lorie of NE, five sisters: Jean Finke and husband Peter of WI, Kathleen Hanson and husband Ken of WI, Teresa Tullar and husband John of FL; Ann Craft and husband Ron of NE, Mary Groenjes of NE, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Gerhard Groenjes and brother: James Groenjes. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth, NE with Pastor Michael Lincoln officiating and Ricki Duffy as vocalist. The family suggests memorials to the Plattsmouth Public Library.