Former Oakville resident Donald E. Groppe died on Oct. 4. He was the beloved husband of the late Darlene M. Groppe; loving dad of Brian (Karen) Groppe, Tracy (Philip) Widel, and the late Lynn Groppe; grandpa of Kevin, Natalie, Brooke and Kyle Groppe; brother-in-law, uncle and friend. His funeral was held at the Kutis South County Chapel on Oct. 8, followed by mass at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. He is buried at St. Trinity Cemetery.