Wilbur “Bill” McGrorty, 82, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Wilbur was born to Marcus and Phyllis McGrorty, in Minneapolis, on June 13, 1941. He was very close to his brothers and sisters (Dorothy, Mary Lou, Mike and Mark) and talked often about growing up on Ivy Lane in Minneapolis. He joined the Marine Corps in 1959 and served in the Eastern part of the world.
On May 25, 1963, Wilbur married Kathy Draus and was blessed with two children, Vic and Kelly.
Wilbur and Kathy owned multiple businesses throughout their lives including the DX gas station, McGrorty's Auction Service, McGrorty's Flea Market and River Rats Discount Store. Wilbur also worked at Foley Food Mill, Chicago Northwestern Railway, Christ The King Church and at Kroy/UFE at various points in his life.
Wilbur loved to make people laugh and he made countless friends. His hobbies included fishing, golf, cribbage, cards and visiting with friends and family.
Wilbur's greatest achievements in life are 60 years of marriage and 50 years of sobriety and helping others. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports, the American Legion, announcing car races in Centuria, AA meetings and helping others achieve sobriety.
Wilbur will be forever missed by his children, Vic and Kelly; his grandchildren, Collin, Cory, Andy and Grace; great-grandchildren Frankie, Emmie, Finnegan, Josie and Ellie; and his little buddy, Irish (golden retriever).
Wilbur is now reunited in heaven with his loving wife, Kathy.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later time.
Arrangements were handled through Grandstrand Funeral Home of Osceola, Wisconsin. Condolences can be expressed online at grandstrandfh.com.
