Groff Collett, 98, recent resident of De Pere, Wisconsin, and longtime resident of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, passed away on December 28, 2021. He was born on May 8, 1923, in Atchison, Kansas, to Vera Groff Collett and William Barrow Collett, Jr. Groff attended Central High School, St Joseph, Missouri; Kenyon College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. Groff married Lila Grace Wiggin on June 29, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois. Groff had a successful career in the paper industry. In 1988, he retired from Consolidated Papers, Inc, as a Vice President in charge of Paperboard Products Division, #13 Board Machine, Stevens Point Specialty Papers Division and Castle Rock Container Corporation. Groff served in the US Navy from 1944-1946. Groff was extremely active in community affairs. He served as the director on various boards including the American Red Cross, the Wisconsin Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, Rotary of Wisconsin Rapids, the South Wood County Y.M.C.A., the Wood County Unit of the Wisconsin Heart Association and the Riverview Hospital Association. He also served as Vice Chairperson of the Jobs Task Force of the South Wood County Economic Development Corporation. Groff was named the 1990 Citizen of the Year by the Wisconsin Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. Groff worked extremely hard and was very active in his leisure time. He was intellectually curious and stayed abreast of and researched numerous topics including current affairs, finance and family genealogy. Groff loved the outdoors and shared this love with his wife and children. He also enjoyed traveling in his motor home and numerous sports including skiing, golf, football, racquetball and camping. His quieter hobbies included playing bridge and reading. He is survived by his wife, Lila Wiggin Collett. Groff and Lila were married 75 years and shared a wonderful life together. Children: Tama Mobisson, Chrisanne (Jeffrey) Waldo, Kent Collett, and Leslie (Stephen) Moss. Grandchildren: Shelley (Grant) Boulanger, Geoffrey (Donna) Mobisson, Kathrine (Katura) Mobisson-Brown, Laura (Imo) Mobisson-Etuk, Jidenna Mobisson, Kori (David) Burland, Michael Waldo, Kristin (Ryan) McClintock, Elizabeth (Edward) Chaisson, Jamie (Fletcher, Jr.) Stovall, Roberta (Matthew) Neuwirth, Jefferey (Chrissy) Collett, Gregory (Laura) Collett, Alexander (Rebecca) Moss, Laura Moss, Samuel Moss and 22 Great Grandchildren. Siblings: Sister, Catherine Buck Sister-in-law, Corinne Smith. Niece and Nephew: Dana Dunne and Parker E. Wiggin, III. Preceded in death by: His parents; brother, William Barrow Collett III; niece, Cosette Collett; son-in-law Oliver Mobission and in-laws: Parker E. and Gladys Wiggin, Parker E. Wiggin, Jr., Meryl Gae Wiggin and Robert L. Buck. The Collett family extends their gratitude to the De Pere emergency response team and to the staff at Bellin Hospital. Thanks, also, to all the friends and family members who offered their loving support. Memorial contributions may be sent to any of the following: The Central Wisconsin Cultural Center 2651 8th Street South Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 Incourage Community Foundation 478 East Grand Avenue Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 The Salvation Army A Celebration of Life will be planned at a later date. To extend online condolences, please visit www.ryanfh.com.