Donald Vincent Grohs, 82, of St. Leonard, MD passed away on December 21, 2012 in St. Leonard, MD. Donald was born on May 21, 1930 in Lynbrook, New York to the late John and Frances Grohs. Donald was a man that wore many hats. His first hat was that of a combat helmet when he enlisted in 1948 into the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of the Korean War. After serving his country, the next hat was that of a barber and was he ever proficient with a pair of scissors. Then he was called to wear the Lord’s hat. Donald graduated from Trinity Seminary school in 1967, located in Columbus, Ohio. After becoming a Lutheran Pastor in his early 30’s he and his family were able to minister to many families across the country finally settling in Baltimore, Maryland. After a lengthy career as a Pastor he and his wife retired and moved to Calvert County 1995. He enjoyed retirement, he would spend many hours in his flower and vegetable gardens. He also loved to crab on the bay and enjoy the majestic views the Chesapeake had to offer. The one hat that fit him best was that of family man to his beloved wife, son, daughters, and grandson.
He is survived by his wife Martha I. Grohs and their three children, John R. Grohs and wife Chris of Baltimore, MD; Ellen Davis and her husband Ray of St. Leonard, MD; Diane Friel and husband Mark of Baltimore, MD. He is also survived by his grandson Tristan. All services are private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Rausch Funeral Home of Port Republic, MD