Background
Grove, Edward Ryneal was born on August 14, 1912 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Harry Muth and Bertha Mae (Sigler) Grove.
Grove, Edward Ryneal was born on August 14, 1912 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Harry Muth and Bertha Mae (Sigler) Grove.
Art studies, National School Art, Washington, 1933-1934; art studies, Corcoran School Art, Washington, 1934-1937, 40-45; art studies, Robert Brackman, 1946.
Die sinker, 1936-1940; vignette and portrait engraver, Bureau Engraving and Printing, Washington, 1940-1947; vignette and portrait engraver, Security-Columbian Banknote Company, Philadelphia, 1947-1962; sculptor-engraver, United States Mint, Philadelphia, 1962-1965.
President Palm Beach Animal Rescue League, 1979-1980, 38-84, 87-88, 89-90. Fellow National Sculpture Society, American Numis Society (life). Member National Academy of Design (associate), Artists Equity Association (national vice president 1965-1967), Engravers Guild, Steel and Copper Plate Engravers League Philadelphia (president 1957-1959), Philadelphia Sketch Club, American Numismatic Association, Token and Medal Society, American Medallic Sculpture Association, Art Museum Palm Beaches, Society Four Arts, English-Speaking Union, Mensa, Knights Malta (Chevalier, official sculptor-engraver), Federation International de Medaille (American delegate Congress XIX Florence 1983).
Married Jean Virginia Donner, June 24, 1936(deceased). Children: David Donner, Eric Donner.