Christopher Carl Groose

Christopher “Chris” Carl Groose, 61, of Eugene, Mo., passed away Monday, September 19, 2022, due to an accident on his farm in Eugene, Mo. He was born November 13, 1960, in Jefferson City, Mo., the son of Walter Carl and Betty Jo (Kempker) Groose. On June 26, 1982, in Mary’s Home, Mo., he was united in marriage to Debra “Debbie” (Currence) Groose, who survives of the home. Chris began his career with the railroad immediately following his high school graduation. He was a brakeman out of St. Louis, Mo. and then a conductor out of Jefferson City and finally in 1994 became an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad in Jefferson City, Mo. He retired after 42 years of service and as president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Local 609. Chris was a lifelong member of Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus in Mary’s Home, Mo. He enjoyed traveling, camping, farming, hunting and fishing. He and his cousin Pat Groose started a yearly tradition of pheasant hunting in South Dakota over 22 years ago. His greatest love in life was being with his wife of 40 years surrounded by his children, grandchildren and friends. Chris never knew a stranger, he would always drop whatever he was doing to help others out and was just a phone call away to assist those in need. Other survivors include: His children, Ryan Groose (Casey) of Dadeville, Mo.; Christina Groose of Eugene, Mo.; Eric Groose (Jessica) of Eugene, Mo.; grandchildren, Noah, Ben, Henry, Kinsley, Sophia and Clayton Groose; mother, Betty Groose of Eugene, Mo.; siblings, Jeanne Hammond (Charles) of Eugene, Mo.; Curt Groose (Susan) of Eugene, Mo.; Calvin Groose (Rhonda) of Olean, Mo.; several nieces and nephews from both sides of the family. His father, Walter Carl Groose preceded him in death. Visitation will be Friday, September 23, 2022 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Mary’s Home, Mo. with a Prayer Service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be Saturday, September 24, 2022, 10:00 a.m., also at the church with Rev. Alexius Ekka officiating. Burial will follow at Spring Garden Cemetery near Eugene, Mo. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name are suggested to Spring Garden Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon, Mo.