Grote, James O., beloved husband of 61 years to Pat (nee Slattery) Grote. Devoted father of James (Katie) Grote, Mary Anne (Gary) Johnson and the late Nicholas Grote. Loving grandfather of Christina (Rickie) Patterson, Daniel (Jackie) Grote, Andrew Johnson, Carolyn (Robbie Noonan) Johnson, Lisa Burkhart and Nicholas Burkhart. Great grandfather of Ava, Eli, Andrea and Adriana. Dear brother of the late George Koenig, late Ann Marquet, late William Grote, late Robert Grote, late Bernard Grote and late Leonard Grote. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 20, 2021, age 85. Visitation at Frederick Funeral Home, 2553 Banning Rd., on Friday (May 28) from 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Ann Church, 2900 W. Galbraith Rd., at 11:00 AM. Memorials may be made to Our Lady Of Grace School, 2940 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, Ohio 45239. Special condolences may be expressed at www.frederickfh.com