Stuart F. DeGroff

Stuart F. DeGroff, 71 of Auburn, passed away peacefully October 1, 2025 at Auburn Community Hospital.

He was a lifelong resident of the Auburn area, the son of the late Dudley and Isabelle (Wentzel) DeGroff. Stuart previously worked for Dunn & McCarthy and Taro Manufacturing. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and farming. Stuart loved his family and will be greatly missed by all of them.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Vrooman) DeGroff, two children, Stuart DeGroff, Nancy Velez-Sepulveda, four grandchildren, Maliya, Jaydin, and Caelum Velez-Sepulveda, Ariah Dale, three siblings, Charles and Donald DeGroff, Cindy Mizro as well as several nieces,nephews and cousins.

A graveside service for just immediate family will be held this Thursday, October 9th at 1:00 pm in Fleming-Rural Cemetery.

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