Robert Leroy Groat Sr.

Robert Leroy Groat, 85, of Waldorf, Maryland passed away peacefully in his home on August 28, 2022. Bob was born to the late Harriet and Harry of Oswego, New York. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Donna, Allen and Carl, and survived by his brother, Harry Jr., of Oswego, NY. Bob and Harry Jr. communicated often until his passing. At the age of eighteen, Bob left Oswego, NY to serve his country in the United States Army. He served in Germany and is a Veteran of the Korean war. Bob was an active member of the U.S. Army for 10 years before leaving to pursue a career in law enforcement with the Metropolitan Police Department, DC. He served Washington, DC for nearly 25 years, first as a uniformed officer, then as a detective, and finally with the Federal Marshals office. After a well-deserved retirement, he became the Director of Security for Simon Properties, mainly at the St. Charles Town Center, where he worked until retirement in 2011. Bob spent his final working days at the White Plains Golf Course which helped keep him busy and out in the community. He always found someone to talk to and laugh with at the golf course which he missed the most once he finally retired in 2020. Bob was a dedicated Little League Coach in Bryans Road and coached the founding season of the Bryans Road Skyhawks Football Team. He was a Redskins Fan, loved the Orioles and the Nationals, and would also root for his "home teams" in NY. Bob was a die hard golfer and an avid runner. He loved working out at Golds Gym in Waldorf. Bob also attended Grace Brethren Church where he worshipped and volunteered for many years. Bob is survived by his three sons Robert Groat Jr, John Groat (Amy), and Jeff Groat (Jennifer); his grandchildren Julia, Collin, Stephen, Brittany, Hunter, and Ashleigh; and his great grandchildren Braden, Roberto, Antonio, Karleigh, and Oscar. He will be remembered and missed by many. Visitation will be Thursday, September 15, 2022, at 10:00am with a service at 12:00 noon at Raymond's Funeral Home in LaPlata, Maryland. Burial will immediately follow at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery, 11301 Crain Highway Cheltenham, Maryland 20623 Bob was a member of VFW Post 8810, 2310 Old Washington Road Waldorf, Maryland, where his family will hold a repast immediately following his burial.

Robert Leroy Groat Sr.

September 4, 1936 - August 28, 2022