Age: 81
GRIMM, Robert L.
Lawton
Bob passed away Thursday evening, July 24, 2014 at Bronson Commons Nursing and Rehab, Mattawan. He was born April 20, 1933 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of the late Herman G. and Mary V. (Hawley) Grimm. Bob was employed at Allied Paper in Kalamazoo until his retirement in 1989. During those years he was also an agriculture farmer and enjoyed being outdoors. He loved fishing, tinkering, restoring old cars and most of all loved being with his children and grandchildren. On May 11, 1968 Bob was united in marriage to Nina Joy Scruggs who preceded him in death on September 15, 1979. On July 2, 1980 in Portage, Bob was united in marriage to Beatrice A. Bentley who preceded him in death on May 31, 2014. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Patsy Vogt; brother, Donald Grimm, Sr. and a step-son, Todd Taylor. Surviving are 3 daughters, Mary Jo Grimm of Three Rivers, Susan Marie Grimm of Lawrence and Diane (Richard) Kellogg of Lawton; son, Robert F. (Michele) Franklin of Rodney, MI; stepchildren, Debra Taylor of Rocklin, CA, Michael P. (Margie) Hicks of Marcellus and Terry L. (Dan Heim) Hicks of Ypsilanti, MI; 39 grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, (7/29) 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw where funeral services will be held following visitation at 1 p.m. with Rev. Donna Keyte officiating. Interment will follow in Virgo Cemetery, Texas Township. Memorial contributions may be made to Bronson Commons Patient Activity Fund.