Grover C. Picklesimer, age 87, resident of Shelby, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at the OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio. He was born on May 28, 1937 in Willard, Ohio, to the late William "Willy" and Tinne (Davis) Picklesimer. Grover was formerly employed at Midwest Industries in Willard, Ohio and he loved hunting, fishing and golfing.
He is survived by 2 sons, Jeff (Donna) Picklesimer of Florida and Todd Picklesimer of Shelby and 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Billiejean Traxler and Mary Smith and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Willy and Tinne Picklesimer; his wife, Dorene (Steele) Berry Picklesimer; 4 brothers, Ollie & Wade Picklesimer, Orbey and Corbert Alsept and sisters, Connie Shimberge, Bonnie Sites and Melvidine McCullen.
Per Grover's request, there will be a private funeral service at the Secor Funeral Home in Willard with burial to follow at the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.secorfuneralhomes.com.
Condolences
JOSE AND MARY DE LA CRUZ AND FAMILY - May 11, 2025
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND OUR PRAYERS JEFF AND TODD. MAY GOD WRAP YOU AND THE FAMILY IN HIS ARMS TO COMFORT YOU. GROVER WAS TRUELY A GREAT PERSON ALWAYS HAVING A KIND WORD AND A SMILE AND ALWAYS HAVING AN OPINION ABOUT EVERYTHING LOL WE SURE WILL MISS HIM
Janet Hawblitz - May 1, 2025
Billiejean I am so sorry to hear of Grover's passing. I didn't know him very well but his name brings back a flash from my childhood. I have known your whole family for most of my life. I remember him being cheery and fun all the time. My dad worked with him quite a bit and enjoyed knowing him. My sympathy to you and all your family. RIP
Rebecca Wright - Apr 30, 2025
God bless you Grover... "Away from life is to be, beside Our Lord "
Kenneth Risner - Apr 30, 2025
Todd, Jeff, so very sorry for your loss
VIOLA - Apr 29, 2025
(JEFF) RIP GROVER - LOVE VI LUNA
Gary and Tina Isaac - Apr 29, 2025
Sorry to hear about the passing of Grover. Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Mike and MARY Anne wenner - Apr 28, 2025
He had a heart of gold such a nice guy he will be missed. RIP
Ruben Flores - Apr 28, 2025
My deepest sympathy to Grover's family he was a great guy . I worked with him at MTD and we also played softball for Midwest he was a lot of fun to be round. May he rest in peace.
Polly Richards - Apr 28, 2025
Grover was a great person to be around . He was always happy and willing to offer you "Grover" advice! May he rest in peace.
Linda Veletean - Apr 28, 2025
So sorry to hear of Grover’s passing. He was always so friendly to me and I’ve known him for many years. May he rest in peace.
Bob and Denise Deppen - Apr 28, 2025
Jeff and family so sorry for your loss…Prayers 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Rick Reed - Apr 28, 2025
Man this is a shock and hits hard. Grover was like a 2nd dad to me growing up. One of my dads best friends and work buddies. We all would hunt and fish together and I worked for him at Midwest the short time I was there right after school. Grover was one of a kind, funny serous at times but one of the friendliest guys around. I remember walking with him down old dirt lanes to go hunting with dad. It would be dark and here we are walking into the woods to climb into a deer stand or stand next to a tree ready to drive the deer in the woods. There were a few from Midwest that hung around each other hunting fishing and just having fun. As a young kid, I couldn't have had a better man to look up to other than dad. All of the guys were good men and onery at times. The fishing stories are endless. I went to school with Jeff his son and Todd. Jeff, Todd and family, I am so sorry to hear about Grovers passing. Prayers for you and the family. I tried a few times to track him down just to say hi with no luck after his wife passed a few years ago. I'll miss him as many will who know him. RIP Grover old friend! Rick Reed
Butler - Apr 28, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss Grover and I had plenty of laughs at MYD I alwaysed loved him so Sorry Todd May God be with you and your family and Friends
Christine Beverly - Apr 28, 2025
Carrel and I are heart broken. Gover was a good friend. He will be greatly missed, we loved him
Rachelle - Apr 28, 2025
Loved working with Grover. Him and my Dad would go fishing together many moons ago. Very nice man. Prayers for his family and friends
Mariann Teagarden - Apr 27, 2025
Grover was an Awesome Person I worked for him 35+ years ago at MTD on 2nd Shift. Prayers for his Family and Friends. He will always have a Special Place in my heart
Patricia morrow - Apr 27, 2025
He was a good man and boss at mtd and the muck i love working for him
