Larry L. Groff

Larry L. Groff, 83, of Manheim, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 13, 2026, surrounded by the memories of a life well lived and the love of the family and friends who meant so much to him.

Born in Mount Joy Township, Larry was the son of the late Raymond P. and Mildred Alleman Groff. He was the beloved husband of the late Joan Ehrhart Groff, with whom he shared many wonderful years of marriage until her passing in 2024.

A lifelong resident of the Manheim area, Larry graduated from Manheim Central High School in the Class of 1961. He was a hardworking man who took pride in everything he did. After graduation, he began his career at Sensenich Corporation, where he carved wooden airplane propellers for the military. He later became a Licensed Registered Master Plumber, working for the former Frank L. Haldeman & Sons, Inc., before eventually becoming the owner and operator of the business. After retiring, Larry continued working for several years with the Cope Salt Company.

Larry’s faith was an important part of his life, and he was an active and faithful member of Ruhl's United Methodist Church in Manheim. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Manheim Sportsman's Association, Lititz Sportsman's Association, and Blain Sportsman's Association. He was also a proud and dedicated member of the Mastersonville Volunteer Fire Company, where he served various positions over the years, and active well into his 80s. He was a member of the Lancaster County Fireman's Association and a former member and president of the Lancaster County Master Plumber's Association.

Larry loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and spending time at the cabin. He and Joan shared a love of motorcycles and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada together. For many years, Larry also led the COBY'S Ride and Hike Motorcycle Ride.

But above all else, Larry's greatest joy was his family and friends. To those who loved him most, he was simply known as "Pappy." And what a Pappy he was! He had a wonderful sense of humor, was a little stubborn at times, always ready with a tease, and never short on stories to share. You could always count on Pappy to make you laugh, give you his opinion, or remind you of a story you may have heard a time or two before.

Larry is survived by his son, Kerry, husband of Trudy Groff, of Manheim; five grandchildren, Michael and Craig Brubaker, Megan, wife of Trevis Esbenshade, Jared, husband of Ella Groff, and Alyssa Groff; three great-grandchildren, Haven, Judah, and Sadie; and a sister, Shirley Rittenhouse. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Joan; his daughter, Kelly A. Brubaker; a great-grandchild, Jonah; and a sister, Shelby J. Michael.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Larry's funeral service at Ruhl's United Methodist Church, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. A viewing will be held at Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, on Saturday from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and again at the church on Sunday afternoon from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions in Larry's memory to the Mastersonville Volunteer Fire Company, 2121 Meadow View Road, Manheim, PA 17545-8788.