In Memory of Burley Grove
Burley Grove, age 78, of Battle Creek, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at the Horn Memorial Hospital of Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 12, 2024 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Battle Creek, Iowa. Rev. Randy D. Cormeny will officiate. Committal Services will follow in the Battle Center Cemetery of rural Battle Creek, Iowa, with Military Rites conducted by the Maple Valley Post No. 0364 of the American Legion of Battle Creek, Iowa.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Battle Creek, Iowa.
The Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes of Battle Creek & Ida Grove, Iowa, are in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.christensenvanhouten.com
Ronald Paul “Burley” Grove, the son of Burley and Edna (Ohlsen) Grove, was born on May 21, 1946, in Arthur, Iowa. He grew up on a farm north of Arthur and received his education from Odebolt-Arthur High School graduating with the class of 1964. After graduation, Burley entered the workforce trucking fulltime. In December of 1965 Burley enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Galva, Iowa and drove truck for Pyle Truck Line.
On January 4, 1969, Burley was united in marriage to the love of his life, Jeanette Reitz, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Battle Creek, Iowa. The couple made their home briefly in Schaller, Iowa, before making their forever home in Battle Creek. They were blessed with three children: Justin, Jenni, and Jesse. For 20 years, Burley was employed as a truckdriver for Midwest Industries. When Midwest ended their trucking department, Burley started his own trucking business with his sons. Over the years, he drove from coast to coast and made many friends across the country. He was kindly referred to as “The Legend” among those in the trucking industry.
Burley was a loving and devoted family man. He treasured time spent with his children and grandchildren. When he wasn’t out on the road, he was with his family. He shared with them their love for horses and roping. Known for being a jokester, Burley loved to pull pranks and was quite a story teller telling the same stories over each time a new member joined their family. He enjoyed shooting targets, spending time with his beloved dog, and running the skid loader. He will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Left to cherish his memory include his loving wife of 55 years, Jeanie Grove of Battle Creek, IA; children Justin (Carmen) Grove, Jenni (Ed) Sohm, and Jesse (Rachel) Grove all of Battle Creek, IA; grandchildren Gable, Claire, and Jack Sohm, Collin Grove, Katie Petersen, Matt Arkfeld, William and Abbott Grove; sisters Rochelle (Hank) Luscombe and Katie James; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Burley and Edna Grove; grandson Emmett Grove; sister Sherry (Gary) Gritten; brother-in-law Steve James; and niece Chrissy Baker.
SERVICES
10:30 a.m.
Friday, July 12, 2024
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Battle Creek, Iowa
Link to video of the funeral service: https://youtu.be/z6eB2ViFhi4
OFFICIATING
Rev. Randy D. Cormeny
CASKET BEARERS
Gable Sohm
Claire Sohm
Jack Sohm
Collin Grove
William Grove
Abbott Grove
Kolton Knop
Sam Seuntjens
Honorary Pallbearer
In Memory of Emmett Grove
VISITATION
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Battle Creek, Iowa
MUSIC
"Amazing Grace" ~ solo
"I Am But A Stranger Here" ~ solo
"How Great Thou Art"
INTERMENT
Battle Center Cemetery
rural Battle Creek, Iowa
Condolences
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was quite a guy and will be missed. He could spin the yarn like no one else. Our family has lots of memories about Burley.”