He came to the farm that I grew up on and worked hard for my family. I had known him since I joined the Boy Scouts at age 11. Mr. Grote treated me and everyone else that worked for him like family. Sending the Grote family prayers. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
His insight and contributions to us all will be greatly missed.
I really loved Jim, and I won't forget him. I am so sorry for your loss. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jim Grote founded Donatos in 1963—and the pizza chain continues to thrive under Jane Grote Abell By Sarah L. Stewart Jim Grote was 10 when he got his start in business delivering newspapers in Columbus. My deepest sympathy to you and your children on the loss of your husband. He will be dearly missed. He made a difference in the world by helping others. Batesville, IN Services By Weigel Funeral Home - Batesville We both attended St. X HS, and I went to Wilmington College primarily because Jim was there. So sorry to hear this sad news, Sissy, know that you Rachel and Mark are in my thoughts, and prayers. S. Mary Anne, scn. Expressing my deepest sympathy to all of you.
I am shocked and saddened to read this.
Barb and I send our love and support to you, Sissy and kids. He lived a life dedicated to service. The whole class feels the same way, and everyone, including me, will be there for her. I hope his family will find peace in the notion that Jim Grote lived a life well spent. May the peace of the Risen Christ abide within you all! Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. Jim, you are missed by many, including me. Richard Morrow Groat (born November 4, 1930) is a former two-sport athlete (professional baseball and basketball) best known as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB). James was a resident of Batesville, Indiana at the time of his passing. Jim was a dear, kind man who will be deeply missed. James was born on October 1, 1943 and passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. We had a lot of good times together. January 05, 2016 | Cincinnati, OH | High School Friend, 151 W. George St. P.o. But that doesn't keep me from missing you. He played for four National League (NL) teams (mainly the Pittsburgh … Although I have not spoken to him in quite a while, I will miss him. You will be missed and remembered by many. By 13, he was slinging pepperoni instead of papers, … Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. He now shares the tough but beneficial lessons he learned working for the world's largest foodservice company.
Even though we didn't spend much time together in the recent past ,I think of Jim,Sissy ,Rachel and Mark as family. Dec. 8, 2004 I am so sorry to receive the sad news of Jim's death. Our paths crossed again later through our mutual concern for homeless adults in the Louisville community. Missing Jim and his upbeat spirit, immensely. He gave freely of himself and I know he will be missed by many.
I will miss him.
I don't know if you remember me. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. Jim was a re-creator of many things such religions, stories, philosophy and ethic values, but the most important for all the people who met him and cross life paths with him, it was our own re-creation he inspired within us. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. I shall always cherish the honorable title of "Uncle Magic" with you, Jim and the kids.
I never met his family personally as I only worked at their home, but can only imagine what wonderful people they must be.
Jim was an extraordinary person. The "after hours" meetings several of us did at Buckheads - his wit and humor kept us laughing! Get email updates about James Grote delivered directly to your inbox. My deepest sympathies to all of Jim's family and close friends. Jim was a person that treated everyone equally and tried to make life better for us all. James was a resident of Batesville, Indiana at the time of his passing. May God bless the family of a wonderful man, in this time of sorrow. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our. My heartfelt sympathy. He will be sorely missed. Peace to his memory. GROTE Jim Grote, Jr., 59, of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. He will be missed. Box 36, Batesville. Ginny & Jeff Marean, I knew Jim at Wilmington College and in the biking group. Jim has been a treasured friend for many years. He was 12. Published in The Cincinnati Enquirer on May 5, 2013.
May you be comforted in your faith during this difficult time. You will be dearly missed. I know you're still alive, just in a better place. David Kobak O.F.M. I felt important when I worked at his home. What a lovely, kind man he was to all who knew him.
The family requests memorials to Phi Beta Psi Sorority Cancer Research or the Holy Family Capital Improvement Fund. Our families at New Directions Housing Corporation send deepest sympathies to the Grote Family. Contact me on facebook ..... Jim was a wonderful colleague and role model for those of us in social service. A private family interment will be held at a later date. Jim's wishes were to be cremated following services. He and his family will be in our prayers.
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Share James's life story with friends and family. you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. GROTEJAMES M. "JIM"On Saturday, November 15, 2003, age 43, of Glenshaw; beloved husband for 17 years of Sandra Fisher Grote; loving father of Kelly Fisher Grote and James Andrew Grote; son of Robert a --Margaret Zurkuhlen. Love you.
Please know of my sympathy and prayers. Jim was a good friend I knew through his connections with Quakerism. James N. Grote .
I was so sorry to hear about Jim's passing. Paula. I knew Jim at Wilmington College 1974/75. I knew Jim through the nonprofit world, and he always had a warm smile and was kind. My deepest sympathies are with you in your loss of Jim's presence. I work for Lavrich Land Design of Butler and always looked forward to doing landscaping at Mr. and Mrs. Grote's beautiful home in Glenshaw. Condolences to his family.
I knew Jim at Wilmington College and fondly remember his 100-watt smile.
Donatos leader Jim Grote steps down | Nation's Restaurant News Published in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette from Nov. 18 to Nov. 23, 2003. I'm very grateful for Jim's witness, and very sorry for your loss. For 10 or 15 years he was my best friend.
I was very sad to hear of his passing and want to express my condolences to all those that knew him. He will be missed.Look out St. Augustine.... Sissy, Rachel, Mark and also Paula, I was very saddened to hear of Jim's death last week. His advocacy and thoughtful gifts of wisdom and humor made tremendous differences in Louisville. I always found him to be a kind, witty, and thoughtful person. Mr. Grote was a wonderful person who always ha a smile on his face and a kind thing to say. Jim was my college roommate and I always cherish the time we spent together.I've told stories about him, lo these many years later. I had the good fortune of knowing Jim for a short time but immediately recognized him as a kind & gentle spirit, wonderful sense of humor, and fellow scholar in pursuit of spiritual truths.
No memorial events are currently scheduled. So many good memories remain of our time together. Sissy, Rachel & Mark, I will treasure the memories I have of Jim while working with him at Boys' Haven. Jim was a very wonderful and special person. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. I'll continue my waves!
I'm so glad we met up again for our lunches.
PROFILE: Jim Grote After building Donatos Pizzeria and selling it to McDonald's Corp. for a king's ransom, Jim Grote bought it back.
I personally did not know Jim but as neighbor, We would exchange waves in passing. I remember him/you all very well...know that his love and goodness live on in all those his life touched, especially yours! I'm thinking of you Sissy and share your profound sadness. Peggy. I am so sorry for your loss, Sissy. I won't forget Jim, his intellectual honesty, his sense of humor and his deep spirituality. James was born on October 1, 1943 and passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015. Jim was always a source of great laughs. Because of his work, there are scores of homeless Louisvillians who now have a permanent place to live. officiating. I first met Jim in the late '70's when he and I were both new to non-profit work. We will miss Jim At COV&R. He told me about some of the teaching there and convinced me to come as well.
What a modest, kind and gentle person! Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. Thanks Jim! You and your family are in my prayers.
He cared deeply about people and doing the right thing.
Rita Marguerite Dorfmueller Bishop. October 1, 1943 - December 28, 2015 . - Carl Champney.
To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our, Not a day has gone by that I don't think of Jim.
My regrets for Kelly and her family can't be put into words, because Kelly and Jimmy have always been the same way, kind, cheerful, and always with the right thing to say. A light has gone out in the world that can never be replaced. Edge Innovation Hub shares a 17,000-square-foot space with BeeHex, a Columbus-based startup, and a demo space for Grote Company, a food-processing equipment maker founded by Jim Grote … Jim was an avid storyteller and cherished the opportunity to share his gift with the many children in …
Love and prayers always, Pattie. He was always kind, gentle and supportive. I knew Jim through COV&R and admired not just his work, but his person. Our sympathy. You are in our prayers. Sissy, Rachel and Mark, the Davises alerted me to your loss of Jim last week. Jim, you were an asset to the fundraising community and a good friend to many nonprofit organizations. Visitation will be Friday January 1st from 1-4 p.m. at the funeral home. But I always thought of him as a friend, and hoped sometime to reunite with him, maybe when I retired and could travel more, and revisit the many religious and philosophical issues we used to discuss.
A funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Saturday January 2nd at Holy Family Church in Oldenburg with Rev. My husband and I ran into him on occasion at the movies as well, he always had that smile of his and a great story to tell. He always greeted me with a freindly smile and was a pleasure to be around. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, In the 80s, after I moved to New York, we fell out of touch. Oh, I'm sorry Sissy, I was looking forward to seeing Jim at COV&R in Iowa in July, and sharing about the Brazilian translation of Clever as Serpents. May God give you all His peace and consolation in the coming days.