Jeffrey Thomas Dover, 85, of Cincinnati, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Rosemarie Dover (nee Weber). He was born on November 8, 1940, the only child of Thomas W. Dover and Florence E. Dover (nee Kracke). Loving father to Brian, Scott, Michael Sr. (Jen) Dover and Theresa (Kevin) Strotman. Devoted grandfather to Michael Jr. (Amber), Alexander (fiancée Sara), Thomas Dover, and Dominic Strotman. Proud great grandfather of Brantley M. Dover. Also survived by lifelong friend Jerry Baston and cousins Margaret (Danny) Tillar and Charles (Betty) Rapp. Jeff enjoyed fishing, gun collecting, trains, and tinkering with anything that needed fixed. Visitation will take place at St. Ann’s Church 2900 W. Galbraith Rd., Groesbeck, Saturday, January 10th from 9:30AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Queen City Hospice. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com
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