 Grote Cemetery Located in northeast corner of Bexar County, Texas off Lookout Road, approximately 8/10 of a mile north from the intersection of I-35 North and Loop 1604 (Charles W. Anderson Drive); thence 1/2 mile east on Lookout Road. To the south along wooded area (pasture), an iron gate with large square concrete posts is entrance to cemetery located on top of hill. May 1999: The land surrounding the cemetery has been purchased by Mission Park Funeral Chapels & Cemeteries and is slated for future development as Mission Park Retama Cemetery. Information submitted by Jean Heide. Note: This cemetery was surveyed by Evelyn Kneupper 7 Nov 1976 and then surveyed again about May 1999. These two were different in style and not identical (as no two ever are!), so please read any notes carefully. First Row:  GROTE, Viola Klara, Juni 14, 1913 - Mai 16, 1915, Hier ruht in frieden, Tochter von R. & Emma Grote GROTE, Richard C., July 18, 1891 - May 18, 1952, Father; [s/s] GROTE, Emma Gerhardt, June 28, 1891 - Sept 20, 1968, Mother, Rest in Peace GROTE, Udo W., Son, Feb 15, 1911 - June 4, 1974, At Peace[son of Richard & Emma Gerhardt Grote] GROTE, Walter Fritz, Dec 27, 1893 - May 6, 1975[wife Margaret Alexander d. 1974; Walter's obituary: "Walter Fritz Grote, age 81 years, of Victoria, Texas, died at 10:30 A.M. May 6, 1975 in a Victoria Hospital. Mr. Grote was born to Henry and Mathilda Grote on Dec. 27, 1893 in Selma, Texas. He was a life-long resident of New Braunfels and San Antonio until his recent illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret, in October 1974...Services Friday 1:00 P.M. at Riebe-Saunders Chapels. Interment in the Grote Cemetery..."] Second Row: GROTE, Carl, 1875 - 1994, Father; [s/s] GROTE, Paula Stapper, 1874 - 1953, Mother BRAUN, Nora Annie, Born Aug 13, 1906, Died Aug 8, 1924, daughter of Chas. & Paula Grote, We know no sorrow, knew no grief, till thy bright face was missed, Mother GROTE, Lilly, Geb Jun 8, 1904, Gest Jun 14, 1904, Hier ruht, Du warst so Fromm, Voll Liebe. Treu., bescheiden Mit Dir entflohen unsere Lebensfreuden.[First survey has name as Luly Grote] Third Row: GROTE, Elsie, Born and Died Jan 26, 1918, Gone but not forgotten GROTE, Louis, Geb Feb 18, 1904, Gest Feb 22, 1904 GROTE, Robert Hugo, Geb Nov 17, 1907, Gest Mai 29, 1915, Heir ruher in friden, Sohn von Otto & Helen[a?] Grote GROTE, Harold, Oct 23, 1922 - Oct 24, 1922, Son of Otto & Helena Grote GROTE, Otto W., Oct 5, 1886 - Oct 5, 1926, Father[Woodman of the World Memorial emblem engraved on back of stone] GROTE, Helena Boettinger, Feb 19, 1888 - Aug 19, 1945, Mother[First survey has birthdate of 19 Feb 1893] BOHNE, Minnie Grote, May 1, 1912 - Mar 21, 1933, Daughter, Rest in Peace[First survey has name as Minnie Bohne Grote] Fourth Row: COULTER, Michael E., 1955 - 1996, Dad's gone fishing; [s/s] COULTER, Joella Wideman, b. 1957, Married 1975 HAAG, August L., Born Jan 14, 1881, Died Aug 9, 1917; [s/s] HAAG, Leeroy, Born Feb 2, 1912, Died Aug 9, 1917; [s/s] HAAG, Ida Grote, Born July 18, 1891, Died Aug 9, 1917[Back of stone: Death caused by railroad accident at Luxella, Texas, Aug 9, 1917. First survey states death date for all as 9 Feb 1919 and accident site as Katy Railroad Crossing in Luxella.] GROTE, Benjamin, Geb Aug 19, 1888, Gest April 10, 1901[First survey gives dates as b. 19 Aug 1899, d. 10 Apr 1910] GROTE, Emma M. A., Geb Nov 10, 1901, Gest Aug 30, 1903[First survey gives dates as b. 10 Nov 1907, d. 30 Aug 1908] GROTE, Milton, May 21, 1912 - Apr 6, 1969, In Loving Memory of Father GROTE, Henry H., May 11, 1903 - Feb 22, 1954 GROTE, Florean O. Rhinehold, Feb 23, 1904 - Feb 24, 1984, Beloved Nana[First survey gives birthyear as 1903. Obituary: "Florean O. (Rhinehold) Grote, local pioneer designer for half a century, entered rest Friday, February 24, 1984 at age 80. She was well known for her custom floral arrangements and lovely Christmas decorations. A woman ahead of her time -- she converted her natural artistic talents into a professional career which touched the hearts and decorated the homes of many South Texans. Her work often adorned the "Garden and Christmas Pilgrimages" of San Antonio. A native San Antonioan, Mrs. Grote was the matriarch of a family that has resided in San Antonio and Alamo Heights for five generations. She was the widow of the late Henry H. Grote and the cornerstone of her family, providing unfailing love, commitment and strength based old fashioned values...Graveside services will be held at the Grote Family Cemetery on Lookout Road in Northeast Bexar County..."] Fifth Row: GROTE, Henry C., Born Oct 18, 1841, Died June 24, 1920; [s/s] GROTE, Matilda, Born April 18, 1851, Died Oct 25, 1934[First survey gives Matilda's deathdate as 26 Oct 1934; her maiden name was Steubing] GROTE, Ferdinand, Dec 19, 1869 - May 31, 1951, Father; [s/s] GROTE, Lina, July 5, 1877 - June 28, 1962, Mother[First survey spells his first name as Ferdnand] GROTE, Hugo, Feb 7, 1880 - Jan 4, 1956 GROTE, Lillie Mae, 1893 - 1961[Porter Loring Funeral Home marker] ARNOLD, William L., 1945 - 1965[Porter Loring Funeral Home Marker] Bexar County, Texas AHGP Home Search Texas Death Certificates, 1890-1976!  Copyright © 2004 - 2007 S. Lincecum & Submitters |