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Philip J Grom Jr, 67, passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2019, at his home in Lawrence, surrounded by his family, after a battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born January 5, 1952 in Waukegan, IL. He graduated from Waukegan Township High School before attending the University of Kansas. He retired from the University of Kansas Athletic Department in 2014 after 32 years of service. He then worked part-time at Eagle Bend Golf Course.
Phil was well-respected in the officiating community. He was very devoted to his officiating career and enjoyed the time he spent on the football field, basketball court and softball and baseball fields immensely. Phil also enjoyed being a spectator of the Jayhawks, Cubs, Bears and the PGA. One of his favorite pastimes was fishing and he always looked forward to the family's summer vacation to Pine Beach Lodge in Ontario, Canada.
Surviving are his wife of 32 years, Becky (McGranahan) Grom; his children, Katelin and Matthew; granddaughter, Harper; sisters, Pat (Dave) Pitts and Peggy (Marty) Alexonis; brothers James (Debi) Grom and Edward Grom; sister-in-law Wendy (Andrew) Grom and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Sr. and Rose Grom; brothers Timothy and Andrew Grom.
Celebration of life for Phil will be on Friday October 25, 2019, from 2-5 at the Union Pacific Train Depot and Visitors Center located at 402 N 2nd Street in Lawrence, KS. Food and beverages will be provided.
A memorial fund for all grandchildren, present and potential, will be set up in Phil's honor.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
We had some classes together in HS . RIP Phil
Jim Hotton
School
October 12, 2021
Phil was an institutional part of our lives as a mentor / manager of my brother and an integral part of Lawrence and University of Kansas athletics. I smile at his gracious ways at work, his sense of humor, and his kind and affable manner. My condolences to family and friends. He was one of a kind, but I think he rubbed off some goodness on all he met.
Sean Williams
October 21, 2019
I am so sorry to hear this news. Phil always had a smile to share with everyone. The world is missing a great guy.
Nancy Baker
October 21, 2019
RIP Phil
Jim Hotton
October 20, 2019
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family Katie. Love and hugs, Ted and Robin Barnekoff
Ted and Robin Barnekoff
October 18, 2019
Thoughts and prayers are with your family at this incredibly difficult time. Cherish each memory forever etched like footprints in your hearts.
Marilee Casarona-Orton
October 18, 2019
So sorry for your heartbreaking loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. God bless all.
Dave Epperson
October 18, 2019
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