Kenneth G. Grove Sr.

Beloved father, brother, and paw paw passed away July 28th, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice. Kenneth Gordon Grove Sr. born August 16, 1943 to George and Kate (Byington) Grove in Rossford, Ohio. He graduated from Libbey High School in 1962. He married his soul mate, Janice (Mason) Grove.

They were blessed with Tina (Mike) Cannon, Kathie Hilt, and Kenneth (Angela) Grove Jr. He has eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren and one great great granddaughter.

Proceeding him in death are his parents, George and Kate, brother, Jerry (still living, Judy) Blickensderfer and grandson, James Dix. He is survived by 2 brothers, Butch (Darla) Lubahn and David (Phyllis) Blickensderfer, sisters, Crystal Lubahn and Carol Lubahn. As well as many nieces and nephews.

He enjoyed going to the casino, playing cards and collecting clocks. Kenneth also enjoyed travelling, visiting family and friends. He spent a lot of his time on his computer playing games or watching shows. He frequently visited with his friends at the local diner, Classic café.

He devoted 21 years of his life to the United States Airforce and retired as a Master Sergeant. He then devoted another 20 years to the United States Post Office before retiring. He also worked for Dana Corp and Keystone Press.

He will be greatly missed by all.

Kenneth's visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, OH 43614.

There will be a sharing of memories and military honors starting at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home – Southwest Chapel at 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. Toledo, OH 43614.

You may Livestream the service at 6:00 p.m. EST on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 by clicking here.