Chad A Grohmann

CHAD A. GROHMANN , 47, of Waterloo, Illinois, passed away at 10:20am, Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Red Bud Regional Hospital, Red Bud, Illinois.

He was born to Dennis and Kathy (nee Hanebutt) Grohmann on November 22, 1976 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Chad married Taryn DeRousse on September 14, 2019 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, Illinois; she survives.

Chad grew up on the family farm, Cedar Ridge Farms, and enjoyed working on the farm for a portion of his career after high school. He was employed by the City of Red Bud as a Water Systems Operator and took great pride in his work. He was a hunter, enjoyed cooking, and was a talented handyman. There weren’t many things he couldn’t fix.

Chad was a dedicated firefighter for the Red Bud Fire Department for 23 years. The camaraderie and sense of duty meant more to Chad than his fellow firefighters will ever know. To him it was a brotherhood in every sense of the word. He was also a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Red Bud, Illinois.

Nothing meant more to Chad than his family. He was a compassionate father, devoted husband, loving son, loyal brother, and a friend to more people than we can count.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” - Thomas Campbell

Survivors:

Wife:

Taryn Grohmann Waterloo, IL

Parents:

Dennis and Kathy Grohmann Red Bud, IL

5 Children:

Bayle DeRousse, Lucas, Zach, Brooke, and Oliver Grohmann

2 Siblings:

Brad (Beth) Grohmann Highland, IL

Angie (Bryon) Rahn Red Bud, IL

Grandmother:

Margaret Hanebutt Red Bud, IL

Nieces & Nephews:

Makenna Grohmann (Alex Buchmiller), Maggie Grohmann, Addelyn Rahn, and Brody Rahn.

Mother-in-law:

Carol DeRousse Red Bud, IL

Brother-in-law:

Damon DeRousse Red Bud, IL

Close Family Member:

Brandon (Lindsay) Eggemeyer Ruma, IL

Many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in death by: Grandparents – Fred & Betty Grohmann, Grandfather – Roland Hanebutt, and Father-in-law – Welda DeRousse

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Saturday, January 27, 2024

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Mark Nebel

Interment:

St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery

Red Bud, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Saturday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. John’s Lutheran Church, Red Bud, Illinois

Chad’s passing will be profoundly felt by his entire family, countless friends, and many others in the community who loved him. The family deeply appreciates your support during this difficult time and asks that any donations be made to his children. Checks can be made payable to Taryn and are being accepted at the Funeral Home or North County Savings Bank.