Robert L. Grove

Robert L. Grove, 76, of Galesburg, died at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Heartland Health Care and Rehab, Galesburg. Robert was born June 21, 1942 in Elmhurst, the son of Harry Lee and Mattie (Gilmore) Grove. He received his B.S. in Education from Western Illinois University in 1965 and his M.S. in Education from Indiana University in 1967. His professional teaching career was from 1968 to 1991 working in Erie, Galesburg, Carthage, Collinsville, and Galva Schools. Bob owned and operated Photography by Grove in Erie and Galesburg from 1974 to 2002, and also owned and operated Bob’s Barber and Styling Shop in Davenport, IA and Galesburg from 1992 to 2002. Bob worked for the Maytag Corp. from 1995 until his retirement in 2006. Robert was active in many different facets of life. He enjoyed being a hospice volunteer, a Christian and guidance counselor. He also enjoyed many different creative endeavors including creative writing, gardening, collecting gem stones, and antiques. He was also a retired single engine airplane owner and pilot. He was also the past president of 3 Quad Cities Photography Clubs, started the River City Camera Club in Clinton, IA. He was the photojournalism librarian for the Photography Society of America and held offices in Central Illinois Camera Club Association. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Harmony Twp Cemetery, rural Carthage, Rev. Rusty Beals will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg.