Charles J. Gronefeld, beloved husband of the late Virginia Gronefeld, devoted father of Michael (Norma) Francia, Sharon (Dave) Ritchie and Robert (Judy) Francia, dear grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of 14, and father-in-law of Sallie Cory. He passed away on October 13, 2014, age 87 years, at his residence at Indiansprings of Oakley.

Visitation will be held on Monday October 20, 2014 from 10AM until time of services at 11AM at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church 681 Mt. Moriah Dr. Withamsville. Interment at Mt. Moriah Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Queen City Hospice, 4055 Executive Park Dr. Suite 240, Cincinnati, OH 45241 or the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. E. C. Nurre Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.