Charles Frank "Chuck" Groeschel, age 89, of New Holstein passed away Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Field of Dreams Assisted Living in Kiel where he resided for this past year.

He was born June 23, 1936, in Charlesburg to Louis & Elsie (Mertens) Groeschel. Chuck attended Holy Rosary Catholic Grade School and graduated from New Holstein High School in 1955.

On April 14, 1956, he married Verena "Mutz" Ebertz at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe. Mutz preceded him in death on April 29, 2025.

Chuck had worked at the former Tecumseh Engine Products in New Holstein until retiring July 1, 1998.

Chuck truly enjoyed the outdoors; he loved to fish, hunt, working in his garden, pretty much anything involved with being outside. He also loved spending time with his family, especially attending his grandchildren's sporting and school events. He was a die-hard Packers fan. In his later years, he could be seen walking throughout New Holstein striking up many conversations along his way.

Survivors include his two children, Allan Groeschel of Kiel and Kim (James) Ertel of rural Cleveland "Ada"; four grandchildren, Rebecca (Garret) Beckett, Lindsi (Ian) Byrne, Chelsea (Michael) Wawrzyniakowski, and Cody (Nikki) Ertel; six great-grandchildren, Myles Beckett, Madison & Grace Byrne, Brady & Marek Wawrzyniakowski, and Dalton James Ertel; his brother-in-law, Leander (Elizabeth) Ebertz of rural Mount Calvary; his sister-in-law, Lorraine Ebertz of Fond du Lac; nieces; nephews; other relatives; and friends.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Verena "Mutz"; his son, James Groeschel; a grandson, Cory Groeschel; his parents, Louis & Elsie Groeschel; his sister, Kathleen (Vernon) Freund; his father-in-law & mother-in-law, William & Martina Ebertz; his brothers-in-law, Zeno (Grace) Ebertz, Ivo (June) Ebertz, Norman (Virginia) Ebertz, Alex Ebertz, and Vincent (Rosie) Ebertz.

A Liturgy Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1724 Madison Street, New Holstein, WI 53061. Rev. Alvan Amadi will officiate.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Chuck's family at Holy Rosary Church on Wednesday, February 11th from 9:00 AM until 11:15 AM.

Chuck's family expresses their sincere appreciation to the staff at Field of Dreams Assisted Living for the wonderful care & compassion given to him and also the staff of Compassus Hospice for their care.

For further information, please contact the Sippel Funeral Home in New Holstein (920) 898-4300 or visit www.sippelfuneralhome.net.