Obituary: Michael DeGroote

Michael John DeGroote, age 63, of New Hartford, Iowa, was born the son of Marion and Hannah Mae  (Gersema) DeGroote on October 31, 1962, in Bremer County, Waverly, Iowa. He received his education and  graduated May 17, 1981, from Parkersburg High School.  

 Mike made his home on an acreage near New Hartford. He had a special companion, Teresa Theel, until  she passed away on March 19, 2018. He owned and operated TNT Trapping & Supply for many years. He also  worked at Sinclair Elevator in Parkersburg and John Deere in Waterloo.  

 Mike was in fellowship with Christians at Stout Gospel Hall, Stout, Iowa. He had a special love for  breeding and raising German Shephard dogs. Mike was hard working and family orientated. He especially  enjoyed hunting, fishing and trapping with his son, Tony and also going with family and friends.   Mike passed away at home on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from complications of cancer. He was  preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Hannah DeGroote, and one sister, Janice Jungling.   Mike is survived by one son, Tony (Abby Kastli) of Parkersburg; one daughter, Tasha DeGroote of  Hudson; one brother, Marion Jr. “Butch” DeGroote of Aplington; three sisters, Shirley Janssen of Parkersburg,  Janet Junker of Parkersburg and Donna (Randy) Schrock of Denver; five nieces and nephews, Kim (Chad),  Zach (Jonna), Ellie (Aaron) and Kris (Rich) and Melissa; and many grand nieces and nephews.   Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January16, 2026, at the Redman Funeral Home, with burial  in the Oak Hill Cemetery both in Parkersburg, Iowa.  

 Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, at the Redman Funeral & Cremation  Services – Parkersburg Funeral Home and one hour before services at the funeral home.   Memorials may be directed to the family.