Robert Edward Grimm, 96, of O’Fallon, IL passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Colonnade Senior Living Center in O’Fallon, IL. He was born November 13, 1921 in Lebanon, IL.
Robert was an Army Veteran of WWII, Founding member of the St. Louis Archeological Society. Robert married his wife, Florine, on June 1st, 1946 and was a Sales Manager for Killark Electric in St. Louis, MO until the time of his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert and Mae Grimm, nee Chapple; wife, Florine F. Grimm, nee Henry; sister, Mary Jane Newcomb.
He is survived by his son, Terry (Kim) Grimm of O’Fallon; granddaughter, Stacey (Chris) Barton; grandson, Brent (Rachel) Grimm; two great-grandchildren, Mckenzie Grimm and Max Barton.
The family requests memorials may be made to West Gate Baptist Church Youth Group, 843 W. Broadway, Trenton, IL 62293. Condolences may be extended to the family online at www.schildknechtfh.com.
Graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Schildknecht Funeral Home.
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