Dale D. Grove, 72, of Troy, Ohio passed out ot this life on Saturday, March 27, 2004 at his residence after and extended illness. He was born on December 29, 1931 in Miami County, Ohio to the late Benjamin and Ruth B. Brinkman Grove. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Phyllis A. Angle Grove and his two children; Stephany A. Roger Deeter and Sharon K. Michael Chamblin both of Troy. He is also survived by his brothers, his twin Harold of Maine, Emory of Sidney and James Grove of Troy, Ohio. He has two grandhcildren, Christina and Jessica Deeter. Also two step-grandchildren, Dylan Chamblin and Cheven Plantz. He is also survived by many extended family members. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Glenn Grove. He attended First United Church of Christ in Troy; served on the Miami Co. Fair Board from 1982-1992; was a 4H advisor; Member of Ohio Southdown Sheep Breeders Association; Belonged to the Young Farmers. He was a graduate of Newton High School. He was a lifelong Farmer, and was a Busdriver for 38 years for the Troy City Schools. He also worked for 5 years for Bowman and Landes Turkey Farm. The Revs. Al and Carol Bastin will be officiating the service, with burial in Miami Memorial Park in Covington, Ohio. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, PO Box 502, Troy, Ohio or First United Church of Christ Relay for life Cancer team.