Groff, Michael Hornbeck age 60 of Tipp City, Ohio died Thursday, March 28, 2013 at his residence. Born September 25, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to Charles and Janice (Hornbeck) Groff. Mike was a 1971 graduate of Tippecanoe High School and Real Estate Appraiser with Lexur Appraisers of Troy. A member of the Air National Guard and a member of the Tipp City American Legion. He was a licensed private pilot and a very dedicated worker. He loved working with other people. He is preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his son Travis Jason Groff and his fiancAC. Traci Lester of Tipp City; daughter Jenna Jean Groff-Kleather of Dayton. One grandson Tristan Kleather. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 8:00 pm at Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, 327 W. Main St, Tipp City, OH 45371. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 pm prior to the service on Monday at the Frings and Bayliff. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton in loving memory of Mike. www.fringsandbayliff.com