DELPHOS — Irvin B. Grone, 87, of Delphos passed away Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born Dec.11, 1937, in Allen County to Frank and Evelyn (Rahrig) Grone, who preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Mary (Baldauf) Grone on June 1, 1957. She survives in Delphos.

Irvin is also survived by his children, Linda Coil, Roger (Sara) Grone, Cindy (Kevin) Michel and Laurie (Ron) Culp, all of Delphos; nine grandchildren, Phil (Meghan) and Matt (Sarah) Coil, Shannon (Aaron) Parkins, Jeff and Jason (Taylor) Michel, Rachel (Adam) Schroeder, Aaron (Brooke) and Josh Culp and Zach (Daley) Grone; 11 great-grandchildren, Austin, Brynn, and Brady Coil; Olivia and Camden Coil, Crew Parkins, Sawyer, West, and Finley Michel, Delilah Schroeder, and Evelyn Culp; and sister-in-law, Ruth Grone.

Irvin was also preceded in death by daughter, Marcia Grone; son-in-law, Steve Coil; brothers, George (Octavia), Elmer, and John; and sister, Irene (Virgil) Kaufman.

Irvin was a previous co-owner of Mary’s A & W Restaurant for 39 years. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Delphos Eagles Aerie 471 and the National Guard. Irvin enjoyed riding his Goldwing motorcycle, crop touring, visiting friends and riding in his golf cart.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday, with a Parish Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. at Harter & Schier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Catholic Church.