Oren Albert Grove, age 88, of Johnstown, passed away on September 26, 2022, his 88th birthday. He was born in Franklin County to the late Oren and Ruth (Myers) Grove. Albert is survived by his loving wife of 70 years Mary Alice (Looker) Grove, sons Thomas (Sarah) Grove, Douglas (Kelly) Grove and daughter Debra (Danny) Burk, grandchildren Whitney Scarberry, Ashley Moore, Ryan Burk, Sean Burk, and Cori Kitchen, and ten great-grandchildren. He is preceded in passing by his parents, and his siblings William Grove, Norma Hone and Betty Moore. Albert retired from Kaiser Aluminum after 35 years. He was an avid bird hunter with his good friends Corny Cavendish and Eldon Wade. He also enjoyed fishing with his good friend John Byrd. He was a lifetime member of the Johnstown Sportsman Club. A visitation for Oren will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Kauber-Fraley Funeral Home, 289 S. Main Street, Pataskala, Ohio 43062, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 PM. Pastor Bret Rizzo will be officiating.