Robert "Bob" D. Grover, 85 of Solon, died Saturday, March 07, 2015 at Elkader Care Center in Elkader, Iowa. Military graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 23rd at Oakland Cemetery. There will be a gathering for family and friends immediately following the services at the Solon American Legion. Bob was born May 26, 1929 in West Union, Iowa, the son of Lewis and Marjorie (Golden) Grover. He married Mary Joan Peverill on October 25, 1953 in Waterloo. Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He and Mary were long-time residents of Solon. Bob worked 34 years at the University of Iowa Physical Plant. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, bird watching, camping, trout fishing, and mushrooming. Bob is survived by his children, Steve (Marilyn) of Solon, Nat Grover LaCroix (Karen Sheldon) of Iowa City, Barbara Grover of Fort Worth, Texas, and Randy (Kris) of Elkader; sister, Norma Jean Walther of Jamul, California; grandchildren, Paul (Donna) LaCroix, Rob LaCroix, Lyndsi (Neven) Price, Casey (Sara) Grover, and Sondra Grover; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Alexis, Christian, Madison, Kaylee, Kynnedi, Kooper, and Lilly; along with many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Grover; a grandson, Corey Grover; brothers, Richard, Harold, and James; and his sisters, Dorothy Kuhrt, Shirley Baetz. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Solon Senior Advocates or Solon Old Gold Diner (Meals on Wheels).