Grote, Gary H., loving husband of Elsa Grote (nee Franklin) for 45 years. Dear father of Eric Gary (Kelly) Grote. Grandfather of Mason and Anders Grote. Brother of Beverly (the late Donald) Hostiuck, Skip (Jenny) Grote, Gail (John) Groene, Russell (Carolyn) Grote. Son of the late Herbert and Louise Grote. Also survived by 10 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces-and-nephews. Nephew of Ethel Grote and Ray (Edythe) Grote. Passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at the age of 68. Family will receive friends at Norman Chapel in Spring Grove Cemetery, 4521 Spring Grove Ave., 45232 on Saturday, April 15, 2017, from 10 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11 a.m. Gary worked for Andrew Jergens for 30 years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123. Condolences to hodappfuneralhome.com