Monday, May 12, 2008

FREDERICK GRIMM - Obituary

Grimm, Frederick

The East Liverpool Tribune

At 8 o'clock, yesterday morning (Feb. 12, 1907) death claimed another of the old, well known and highly respected citizens of East Liverpool in the person of Frederick Grimm. Mr. Grimm's death occurred at his residence, 338 West Fourth street, and was due to typhoid pneumonia. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow from the family residence. The services will be conducted by the Rev. Dr. T. W. Lane, pastor of the First M. E. church, of which the deceased was a devout member. Burial will be made in Riverview cemetery. Friends may view the remains this evening from 6 to 9 o'clock.

Up to 1894 Mr. Grimm was a resident of Belmont county, where he was born, In that year he removed with his family to East Liverpool. During his career in this city he conducted himself in a manner to win the confidence and esteem of all with whom he came into contact. He was a veteran of the Civil war, having served with distinction as a member of company E, 77th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Since the war Mr. Grimm was prominently identified with the work of the Grand Army of the Republic, and at the last election, a few weeks ago, was honored by General Lyon post No. 44, with the position of commander. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge, of the Order United American Mechanics and a number of other organizations.

Besides his wife Mr. Grimm is survived by four children, Charles Grimm, a resident of the south; Mrs. Ida B. Williamson and Arthur B. Grimm, of this city, and George E. Grimm, of Chester.

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