Photo courtesy of Thompson-Lengacher and Yoder Funeral Home - Nappanee
Nappanee, Indiana
Dec 31, 1958 – Sep 17, 2019 (Age 60)
Mark Grove, 60, of Plymouth, IN, died Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at home surrounded by his family after a three-year illness.
Mark grew up in Milford, IN and Nappanee, IN, the son of Frank and Nancy Grove, who survive. Other survivors include his wife of 40 years, Andrea, sons Dustin (Stacy) of West Lafayette, and Ben (Courtney) of Bremen, and daughter Jenni (Mark) of Plymouth. He was also the proud 'papa' of eight grandchildren whom he adored; brothers, Todd Grove, Nappanee, Brett (Cindy) Grove, Wakarusa, Thad (Monica) Grove, Nappanee, Erich Grove, Nappanee; and had 14 nieces and nephews.
Mark graduated from Northwood High School and attended Ball State University before embarking on a successful career in engineering and sales. Most recently, he had worked at Ayr Cabinet in Nappanee where he designed and sold custom cabinetry for customers around the country.
He was a member of Nappanee Missionary Church.
Mark and his family lived in Lebanon, IN for 21 years where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher at Central Christian Church. He also enjoyed playing softball and coaching Little League Baseball.
Throughout his life, Mark enjoyed stopping whatever he was doing and enjoying a conversation with anyone. Above all, he lived to love and serve others. His legacy lives on in the many lives he touched.
Visitation will be held from 1-3 PM Saturday, September 28 at Nappanee Missionary Church. A celebration of his life service will immediately follow at 3 p.m.
Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
Tammy Beer and I have such good memories of all the Grove boys in Milford. Please accept our sympathy! All the boys were very kind and loving. So sorry for his wife and children as this looks like this is a huge loss to a wonderful family. Really warms our heart that he was such a good witness for our Lord!! So Sorry!
Rose Pamer-Mishler
October 08, 2019 | Milford, IN | Friend
Mark, you were the first person that I met after I purchased my home in Elkhart four years ago and wanted to start a renovation. I was always so excited when you drove up in your car to share my plans with your passion and creativity. I never knew you were not well until it became obvious last winter and even then it just looked like a bad cold. You doubled up on chemo, it was finally over and you told me you could hardly wait to have a hamburger. I just found out today when I called your...
Catherine Singleton
October 01, 2019
Andrea, Mr. and Mrs. Grove, and family. I am so sorry to hear about Mark. Although we had not spoken in some time, I have fond memories of our time in high school and at BSU. Due to weather related issues, I was not able to make it to visitation. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Scott Filley
Scott Filley
September 28, 2019 | Elkhart, IN | Friend
Mark helped me with updates to bathrooms and we shared family stories. He loved his family. Rest in peace. Frank and Kathy Snyder
Kathy Snyder
September 23, 2019 | Bremen, IN | Acquaintance
We are very sorry for your loss. The earthly world lost a true star but the heavenly world just got brighter.
We had the pleasure of knowing Mark as one of Ayr's customers. His talent and creativity helped us with many projects. From knowing Mark since 2005 until August 2019, when we saw him last, we found a wonderful God-fearing family man.
Mark was in our thoughts and prayers, since shared that he was sick. You will continue to be in our thoughts and...
Barbara and Mark Konecki
September 22, 2019 | Granger, IN | Friend
Prayers are lifted up for your whole family. Went to church and school with Mark at Milford Christian Church.
Cindy McCreary Tudor
Cindy Tudor
September 22, 2019 | Milford, IN | Classmate
We are so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories from Travis Drive.
Sending our love to you.
Kris & Mindy, Neil, Laura Strawmyer
September 21, 2019 | Westfield, IN | Neighbor
hello frank and nancy and all the family...this news saddens me deeply as have sooo many childhood memories...may god comfort you through this time, prayers are with you
terry weisser
September 20, 2019 | Milford, IN | Classmate
Dustin & Stacy and all your family, I am so very sorry for your loss, but rejoicing Mark is forever healed and with our precious Lord, Jesus Christ. Thankful for the enduring legacy of faith he left for all of you. Prayers for you all as you journey through your grief and embrace God's peace of heart for each of you.
Mary Ellen Shedron
September 20, 2019 | Elkhart, IN | Friend
