Richard F. Grove, 89, of Wabash, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at his home. He was born to the late Russell D. and Ruth (Henkel) Grove on March 17, 1926, in Fort Wayne.

He was a Bluffton High School graduate. Richard married Dora A. Stevens on June 6, 1954, they have been married 61 years. He served his country in the United States Navy.

Along with his wife: Dora; Richard is survived by son: Lenard S. (Rebecca) Grove, Wabash; Julia Drake, Jonesboro; sisters: Patricia Conner; and Mary Ann (Charles) Stepp, both of Bluffton; grandchildren: Robert S. Grove, Wabash; Nichalos A. Grove, Wabash; Charles Storey, Plainfield; Adam Drake, Jonesboro; and Christopher Drake, Jonesboro; and great-grandchildren: Aislynn Storey; and Lindsey Grove.

Funeral services were held at VA Northern Indiana Chapel in Marion. Burial followed in Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Wabash County. Military honors were jointly given by Kokomo VFW and Indiana Navy Honor Guard. Pallbearers were Nichalos Grove, Robert Grove, David Bright, John Bright, Jim Bright, Craig Bright, and Adam Drake. Honoray pallbearers were Craig Mann and Dewayne Lynn.

McDonald Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.