Funeral services for Jerold Grove will be held Friday May 11th at 2:00 PM at Dale Lutheran Church, rural Kenyon. The Reverend Heather Culuris will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Grove, 95, of Wanamingo, died Saturday May 5, 2012 at Pine Haven Care Center in Pine Island, where he had resided the past ten months.
Jerold Norris Grove was born May 26, 1916 on the Johannes T. Grove farm to Bernhard ‘Benny' and Louise Grove. He attended the local school, and worked with his father on the farm, gradually taking over the farm interests. He also hauled milk for many years. On May 14, 1940 he married Myrtle Medora Norby from Mahnomen, Minnesota. They farmed in Wanamingo Township on the Thrond Grove homestead until 1979, and then moved to Wanamingo where they resided at 321 Beverly Street. He was a member of Dale Lutheran Church. He enjoyed growing plants, going for car rides and looking at the countryside and fields. He also enjoyed yard work, cooking, and visiting with people.
Jerold is survived by his son, Steve Grove; daughter, Mary (Ron) Malecha; grandchildren, Joshua Jerold Malecha, and Jessica Jean (Jeremy) Kirkpatrick; and a great-grandchild, Maxwell James Kirkpatrick. His wife and parents preceded him in death.
If so desired, memorials may be directed to Dale Lutheran Church.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Online memorials are being welcomed, and may be created at this website.
Visitation
MAY
11.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CDT)
Dale Lutheran Church
rural Kenyon, MN
Service
MAY
11.
2:00 PM (CDT)
Dale Lutheran Church
rural Kenyon, MN