GROTHA, Kimie N. age 83, of Dayton, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2009 at WPAFB Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, John Grotha, retired Master Sgt. Of the U.S. Air Force; daughter, Katherine and husband Jack Gentis; son, Robert and wife Vicki Grotha; grandchildren, Jason, Gregory, Daniel, John, and Christina Gentis, Jennifer, and Brittany Grotha; great-granddaughter, Olivia, and 2 great-grandchildren from the Gentis side; and numerous relatives living in Japan. She worked at the Kyoto Inn and GM as a food server. Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday, March 20, 2009 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd.