Leon J. Groff, second generation funeral director and embalmer, is the President and CEO of Groff Funeral Homes in Sandusky and Milan, and Meadow Green Memorial Park Cemetery in Huron. He is a lifelong resident of Sandusky, and is an active funeral director and embalmer. Leon sets the high standard for excellence in funeral service. He graduated from the St. Mary’s Catholic High School and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.

He began working at Groff Funeral Home in 1972, and developed Meadow Green Memorial Park Cemetery in 1988. He is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sandusky, Plumbrook Country Club, Sandusky Yacht Club, National Funeral Directors Association, Current member and past president of Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the Firelands Funeral Directors Association, Knights of Columbus, Sandusky Elks and Exchange Club. Leon resides in Sandusky with his wife, Ann, and their children, Kelly, Kara and Ashton.

Ann Groff, licensed funeral director, operates The Remembrance Center & Gift Gallery, which is a gift store that offers unique gifts and tributes for any occasion.  Ann graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School and the University of Dayton.  She obtained her funeral directors license in 1989.  Ann is a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Sandusky, Plumbrook Country Club, Sandusky Yacht Club, National Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, and the Firelands Funeral Directors Association.  Ann resides in Sandusky with her husband, Leon, and their children, Kelly, Kara and Ashton. 

Kurt M. Kresser, funeral director and embalmer, serves as the Manger of the Groff Funeral Home in Sandusky.  Kurt is a highly valued member of the Groff team.  He began working for Groff Funeral Homes in May of 1990.  Kurt coordinates the day to day operations at our Sandusky location, and is highly skilled in the art of embalming and cosmetology.  Kurt graduated in 1985 from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Sandusky.  He received his Bachelor of Mortuary Science Degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1994. 

He is a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Sandusky, the Sandusky Lions Club, Sandusky Yacht Club, Sandusky Elks Lodge, Knights of Columbus, National Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, and The Firelands Funeral Directors Association.  Kurt resides in Sandusky with his wife, Kelly, and step-son, Jordan.