Charles Edgar Grove
Obituary
Charles Grove was born in Oklahoma and grew up in San Jose where he met his wife Barbara. Together they raised 4 boys in Felton: Ron, Kevin, Tim, and Dan Grove. He served in the navy for 4 years, was a business owner of two 7-11s and a Dunkin Donut shop in the 80s. He then completed his career by delivering breads and goods with Dolly Madison and Hostess. He was a big supporter of the Teamsters Union.
He coached football in the 80s in the San Lorenzo Valley for young boys (Felton Falcons) and supported each of his boys in their sports and academic journeys. He and Barbara moved to Gardnerville, Nevada in 2005. He enjoyed volunteering at the Douglas County Senior Center, socializing, reading, reminiscing, listening to music, watching the 49ers, and the San Jose Sharks in his retirement.
He is survived by his wife Barbara, his brother Don Grove, his 4 sons (Ronald, Kevin, Timothy, and Daniel Grove), his daughter-in-laws Sheri Egelhofer Grove, Jenny Grove, Fleming Woodmanse, Janelle Johnson, his grandchildren: Chantel, Samantha, Gavin, Emily, Sarah, Kaitlyn, Savannah and great grandchildren: Layla, Michaela, and Freya.
Published in Press Banner · April 2, 2025