The Rev. William R. Grosh, retired priest of the Diocese of Hawaii, died Feb. 26 in Hawaii at the age of 74.

Fr. Grosh was born in Atlanta, GA. He was educated at Maryville, Virginia Theological Seminary, George Washington University, and New York University. He was a member of the Episcopal Society for Ministry to the Aging. He was ordained priest in 1950. He was a lieutenant in the U.S. Naval Reserve from 1941-45. Fr. Grosh served several Hawaiian parishes including those in Walmanalo, Kahaluu, Kanoehe, and Hilo. He was chairman of the department of Christian education and Christian social relations. He was archdeacon of Hawaii from 1964-69. Fr. Grosh was also involved in campus ministry and lectured at the University of Hawaii. He was a member of the standing committee, the diocesan council and the national council on family relations. He was also chairman of the committee on human sexuality. Fr. Grosh retired in 1985.