W. Louise Grose, 72, of Wellington, died Monday, October 19, 2020 at Ames Hospice House in Westlake. Born on March 22, 1948 in Lodi, she was the daughter of the late William and Wilma (nee Brewer) Weber. Louise was a lifelong resident of Wellington and a graduate of Wellington High School.

Louise, along with her husband, ran the family mink farm for several years. She also worked as a dairy tester for the State of Ohio. Louise also served as the fiscal officer for Wellington Township and the clerk for the Wellington Union Cemetery in, two jobs she truly enjoyed. She was intrigued by ancestry and history, and enjoyed traveling to track down her family's genealogy. She was a member of the Lorain County Lamb and Wool Producers and the LaGrange Hunt Club. Louise also enjoyed farming and mowing the lawn. She always looked forward to the county fair, where she at one time showed ponies and crocks. She also collected antiques, steins, and crockery. Louise also cherished her family and enjoyed following her granddaughters in their activities.

Survivors include her children Kalyn (Ed) Wise, of New London, Kayden Grose, of Dublin, and Kerric Grose, of Wellington; granddaughters Bailey Wise and Kinsey Grose. She was preceded in death by her husband Kirke Grose.

A graveside service will be held on October 30, 2020 at 11 am at Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington with Phil Herman officating. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 7th from 1-4 p.m at the Wellington Eagles Aerie 2051, 631 S. Main St., Wellington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wellington Cemetery Endowment Fund, 115 Willard Memorial Square, c/o Cemetery, Wellington, OH 44090.