GROTHJAN, Ralph J., beloved husband of Betty Grothjan for 61 years. Dear father of Penny (Barry) Norris, Linda (Matt) Cover and Nicholas (Michelle) Grothjan. Also survived by 8 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Visitation at St. John Church, 9080 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd., West Chester Twp., OH 45069 on Wednesday, from 10 a.m. until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the West Chester VFW Post 7696, or to St. John's Knights of Columbus, West Chester.