Norman "Mick" Grove

Norman Dale “Mick” Grove was born on November 4, 1936, in Highland, Kansas, to Emory “Dutch” and Mary Elizabeth Carnahan Grove. He died on March 1, 2023, peacefully at home in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 86. Mick grew up mostly in Topeka and attended Topeka schools, graduating from Topeka High School in 1954. He attended Washburn University and Kansas State University. On September 1, 1962, Mick married the love of his life, Arnette Broxterman, in Topeka, Kansas and from this union they had two children, Michelle Marie and Timothy Alan. For over thirty-five years he devoted himself to the Drink-O-Mat Company as the service manager until his retirement in 1992. Following his retirement, he managed the concessions and vending department for Washburn University for two years. In his youth, Mick was active in Boy Scouts and Explorer Post. He was a past member of the American Legion Post 400 and Moose Lodge where the couple enjoyed many nights socializing and dancing with friends. He was a lifetime member of the Kaw Valley Amateur Radio Club and the American Radio Relay League. Amateur radio was a hobby and a passion for Mick. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves and was a volunteer with Shawnee County Emergency Management. Mick was an avid Kansas State Wildcat fan and enjoyed watching the Cats play football and basketball on TV. He was a member of Mater Dei (Holy Name) Catholic Parish. Mick and Arnette spent their free time traveling in their motorhome with many winters spent on the beach of North Padre Island and the deserts of Arizona. They met and became friends with many people along the way. Spending time together this way brought them the most joy. Those who have passed before him are his parents and his sister, Peggy Woodard. Mick is survived by his wife, Arnette; his children, Michelle Grove (Beloit KS) and Tim Grove (Jennifer) (Independence MO); grandchildren, Ashley Foster (Tanner), Taylor Ellenz, and William Grove; brother, Douglas Grove; and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Family will greet friends at 9 a.m., Saturday March 4, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614, where his funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kaw Valley Amateur Radio Club or to Mater Dei Parish and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka, Kansas 66614.

Norman "Mick" Grove

November 4, 1936 - March 1, 2023