Nordeen Allen Groth, 71, of Spring Valley, Minn., passed away peacefully at Mayo Clinic- St. Marys Campus surrounded by family, on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Nordeen was born in Wykoff, Minn., on September 13, 1951, to Arnold and Mary Cathern (Smith) Groth. He lived and grew up on the family farm near Spring Valley, where he attended school. On October 5, 1973, Nordeen married the love of his life, Linda Osterhus. Together they raised four children. He worked for implement dealers in Spring Valley until he finally decided to pursue his passion of farming. He also served on the Kingsland School Board. Nordeen enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He took joy in “discussing current events,” hunting, fishing, riding horses, painting, woodworking, playing cards and growing a variety of fruit trees.
Nordeen is survived by his loving wife Linda, son Nathan Groth, daughter Tracy Groth, son Chad Groth, and daughter Tammy (DJ) Start; grandchildren Cole and Carter Start, Kendra Groth, Issac and Nolan Groth; siblings Betty Riess, Nevin (Debby) Groth, twin sister Nadine (Jon) Westphal, sister-in-law Barb Osterhus, brother-in-law Russ Osterhus and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Leonard Moore, brother Neal Groth, sister-in-law Star Groth, brother-in-law Lawrence Riess, mother-in-law Bernice Osterhus and brother-in-law Curt Osterhus.
A private family service will be held. A celebration of life will be held from 2-5 p.m. at the Ostrander Community Center Minn., 410 N Main St, Ostrander, Minn., on Saturday, July 22, 2023, for those who wish to join the family for food and fellowship.
Online condolences may be left at Hindtfuneralhomes.com
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