Charles W. Grimm 1928-2020

Charles was born in Newburg, W.Va. to Elmer (Jack) and Mary (Laurue) Grimm on Nov. 18, 1928. When he was age 6, the family moved to Tacy, W.Va., where he lived until 1955. He moved his family to Ohio to work for Republic Steel until he retired in 1970.

On April 14, 1948, he married the love of his life, Almogene Lou Upton, to whom he was married for 62 years before she preceded him to Heaven.

They had 8 children: Kathy of Colorado Springs, Colo., Steve (Jeanette) Grimm, Randy (Debbie) Grimm, Debi Grimm, Tim (Traci) Grimm, Penny (Steve) Karr, Rob (Amanda) Grimm, all from Warren area and Jeffery Grimm, who preceded him to eternal life in 2012, along with three brothers and two sisters. He has 37 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Charles loved to hunt and fish with his children. His favorite hunting trips were to West Virginia over Thanksgiving to hunt with his sons. He always looked forward to the Grimm annual fishing trip with all his children, but especially with his girls.

“He always laughed at us girls because we talked, laughed and ate more than fished. He loved watching his grandkids and great-grandkids and catching fish.

“Dad you will be sadly missed by all of your kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and the two great-grandkids on their way. We know mom and Jeff wrapped their loving arms around you to welcome you to Heaven. ”

Cremation has taken place and Charles will be laid to rest in a private service at Cross Roads Methodist Church in Tacy, W. Va.

The request that contributions be made to Cross Roads Church Cemetery Fund, in memory of Charles W. Grimm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, Ohio 44444, 330-872-5440.

Family and friends may view Charles’ obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com

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