Campbell Clark Groel Jr. Was Visitor to Vineyard

Campbell Clark Groel Jr. of Vero Beach, Fla., and Martha's Vineyard died August 11 at Royal Palm Convalescent Center in Vero Beach after a brief illness.

He was born Feb. 16, 1914, in Orange, N.J. Campbell was graduated from Lawrenceville Academy and later Princeton University in 1936. Shortly after graduation from college he joined the Army and obtained the rank of captain while piloting transport planes over "The Hump" to China.

After his military service he joined his father in the family business, Port Warehouse, based in the Tribeca section of New York city. This led to a long and successful career in real estate investments until his retirement in 1986. He never lost his love of flying and piloted private planes until he was 82.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Eleanor Groel of Vero Beach and Martha's Vineyard; stepsons, Don Reese, Hunter Corbin and Peter Corbin; stepdaughter, Sally R. Anderson; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife Elizabeth M. Corbin in 1981.

Arrangements are under the direction of Struck Funeral Home in Vero Beach. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations to your favorite charity in Campbell's memory.