Richard E. Grose

Richard ‘Rick’ E. Grose, 75, of Wellington, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence. Born on June 5, 1944 in Lorain, Ohio, he was the son of the late Mary Jane (Shivley) and Karl Grose.  He was a 1962 Wellington High School graduate and attended Ohio University.

Richard was a master floral designer and worked at Al Wilhelmy Flowers for 12 years and retired in Nova in 2009. He also worked at Tom Sink Furniture, the May Company and managed the Ross Floral Company. He was a member of the Wellington First United Methodist Church and Well Help. In his spare time, he enjoyed planning charity events and traveling with his mother, and keeping up with classmates.

He is survived by his siblings, Barb (Jim) Rogers and Gary (Sandra) Grose. He was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews and recently a great great niece. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Grose and nephew, James Irish.

A private graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery. In Rick’s memory, donations may be given to the Wellington First United Methodist Church, Well Help, 127 Park Place, Wellington, OH 44090 or the charity of your choice. The family would like to especially thank Katie and the Woods family.

We invite family, friends, church members and classmates for a celebration of life which will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 11:00 am at the First United Methodist Church, 127 Park Place, Wellington, with Pastor Paul Wilson officiating. 

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