Marion Clara DeGroot, age 96, of Appleton, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023.  She was born to the late Jacob and Katherine (Schreiber) Wolter on December 27, 1926, in Appleton.  Marion enjoyed knitting, embroidering, and spending time coaching special Olympics.  Most of all, she cherished the time with her family and friends.

Marion is survived by her children: Dorothy Clark; Greg (Joan) DeGroot, Tim DeGroot, Margaret DeGroot, Joan (Ron) LeMieux, Ann (David) Waller, and David DeGroot; 12 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; sister Catherine Weber; sisters-in-law: Betty Wolter and Florence Duca; daughter-in-law Suzanne DeGroot; and many other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James DeGroot; children: Janet Feavel, Patricia (Kerry) Pheifer, Charles DeGroot, Mary Kay DeGroot, and Mary Beth DeGroot; grandson Dale DeGroot; brother James Wolter; daughter-in-law Judy DeGroot; and brother-in-law William "Butts" Weber.

A Funeral Service for Marion will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 404 W Lawrence Street, Appleton with Brother Ray Stadmeyer officiating.  Friends may visit from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service.  Interment will take place at Holy Angel's Cemetery in Darboy.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Peabody Manor for all the care and compassion they showed Marion and her family.

A livestream of Marion's service may be viewed by clicking or entering the following link 5 minutes before the start of the service: https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/1901650294