Richard William Grove Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Richard "Dick" W. Grove, 84, of Chambersburg, passed away on Sat., April 5, 2014 at the Chambersburg Hospital. He was born Dec. 5, 1929 in Stoufferstown, PA the son of the late Norman Wilbur and Annie Ella (Wingerd) Grove. Dick was a member of the Amvets Post 224 and lifelong member of the Charles Nitterhouse Post #1599 V.F.W. He served in the US Air Force and was present during the Berlin Airlift. Dick was past President and an active umpire for the Chambersburg Softball Association. He was an avid sports fan and loved all the Detroit (Lions, Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings) teams and attended numerous football and baseball games, including the World Series of 1984. He also loved Notre Dame and attended many Notre Dame football games as well. Additionally, Dick was a staunch supporter of Scotland School for Veterans Children. He attended all of his children's sporting events as well as other sporting events supporting all of the children at Scotland.He is survived by his children: Joy Smith, Darryl, Jacquelyn, Ronald (wife Nancy), Jerry and Terry Grove; grandchildren: Trisha and Kayla Grove, Gary Sr (wife Leah) and Terry Smith, Jane Auchmoody; great grandchildren: Modena, Gary Jr, Steven and Devin Smith; great great grandchild, Izaiah Lopez; three sisters: Betty Miller, Helen Jacobs, Patricia Adams and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Louse (Bryan) Grove, son, Donald J. Grove, brother, Robert Grove and three sisters: Janet West, Dorothy Sherbourne and Barbara Kriechbaum. The funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Thurs., April 10, 2014 at the WF Sellers Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Ficks officiating. There will be a visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Norland Cemetery with Military honors provided by the Charles Nitterhouse post #1599 V.F.W. Honor Guard. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lane, PA 17603 or the American Cancer Society, 384 Floral Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sellersfuneralhome.com To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard William Grove, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

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Richard William Grove

December 5, 1929 - April 5, 2014