John Marion De Groot, 88, of Memphis, Missouri, passed away at his home, Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

John was born on April 11, 1933, in Orange City, Iowa, the son of Ryndert and Johanna Marie Muilenburg De Groot.

On June 2, 1956, in Le Mars, Iowa, John married Clarissa Pearl Caulkins and to this union three children were born.

While he worked for many hospitals, he retired and moved to Peachtree City where he spent the most time before moving to Memphis.

He worked with the Boy Scouts for many years, enjoyed wood carving, fishing, bicycling, gardening and playing Santa Claus. He loved being around his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

John is survived by his wife of more than 65 years, Clarissa of Memphis, Missouri; two sons, Randall and his wife Karin De Groot of Peachtree City, Georgia, and Ryndert "Derek" and his wife MariLynn De Groot of Memphis, Missouri; a daughter, Allyson Ihms and her husband Ken Brooks of Jefferson City, Missouri; a brother, Ryndert Alan and his wife Colleen De Groot of Des Moines, Iowa; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents Ryndert and Johanna De Groot; a sister in infancy; a great grandchild; and a son-in-law, Rick Ihms.

A Celebration of Life Service will be at a later date.

Memphis Funeral Home of Memphis, Missouri is assisting the family.