Monte G. Grove, age 92 of Fremont, passed away Thursday at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont. Monte was born on July 23, 1916 in Dayton Township to Roy and Ethel (Ish) Grove and has been a lifelong resident of the area. Monte married Marion McIntyre on Nov. 26, 1937 in Hesperia and she preceded him in death on Jan. 2, 1987. He later married Doris Cregg on June 11, 1988 and she preceded him in death on Aug. 26, 2000. Monte had been a machinist at Gerber Products Company until his retirement in 1978. Monte enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of the Michigan United Conservation Club. He served in the US Navy during WW II and was a member of the Newaygo V.F.W. Monte was also a member of the Holton United Methodist Church. SURVIVORS : his sons, Roy C. (Carol) Grove of Paw Paw; Richard W. (Lois) Grove of Des Moines, IA; 6 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; 5 step children and several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. Preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters; his grandson, Monte E. Grove; great great grandson, Caleb Fern. VISITATION : Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 5-8pm at Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICES : Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 11am at the Crandell Funeral Home Fremont Chapel. INTERMENT : Clark Cemetery. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Holton United Methodist Church. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Grove family online at www.crandellfh.com.