Richard J. Grove

Richard James Grove, 74, of Beavercreek, Ohio, formerly of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. He is survived by loving wife of 51 years, Dureena Grove; and their dog, Max. He was the proud father of Mara L Grove Sullivan (Joseph), of Wilkinsburg, and Patrick G. Grove, of Beavercreek, Ohio; beloved grandfather of Brooklyn Grove, of Middletown, Ohio, Katherine, Bridget and Liam Sullivan, of Wilkinsburg; survived by sisters, Jean G. Cimino (Dominic) and family, of Pittsburgh, and Lee F. McCollam (Jim) and family, of Jamestown, Pa.; and nephew, Matthew Klotzbaugh (Melissa), of Jeannette; predeceased by father, Gerald James Snyder; stepfather, James M. Grove; mother, Vera H. Grove; sister, Lucy G. Klotzbaugh; and nephew, Marc Klotzbaugh. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh and earned his masters of business from the University of Southern California. He was an officer in the Air Force, serving as a navigator, electronic warfare officer and a program manager. He retired as a major after 20 years. He went on to work as a program manager for Ball Aerospace for 20-plus years and finished out his career as a part-time consultant for McBee. He was a member for many years in the Association of Old Crows. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, making furniture, including bookcases and poster-storage beds. He was an avid walker, participating in many Volksmarches in the eighties and in the annual Air Force marathon 5K at Wright State in recent years. He was a member of the Beavercreek Rotary for the last couple of years. Rick was known for having a gruff exterior, but really had a very kind heart. A service will be held at a later date when we can be together. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to either the USO or Fisher-Nightgale Houses Inc. (at P.O. Box 33871, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433).