IN LOVING MEMORY OF

James

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Grimm

June 7, 1928 – February 8, 2023

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James William Grimm, 94, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Prairie Hills Assisted Living at Independence.  Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 13, 2023, Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling Street SW. Celebration of Life service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 13, 2023, at Brosh Chapel.  Burial will follow in Czech National Cemetery.

James was born June 7, 1928, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Edgar and Margaret (Koza) Grimm.  He graduated from Cedar Rapids Wilson High School.  James was united in marriage to Frances A. Waterhouse on October 8, 1949, at First Lutheran Church.   Jim and Frances had two children Steve and Debra.  Upon retiring from Wilson/Farmstead, he and Frances retired to Florida.  In 2010, Jim returned to Iowa to be with family.  Jim loved seeing his family, fishing, crafting with his wife, listening to old time western music and watching westerns.

James is survived by his daughter Debra (Harlan) Hartman; sister Ruby (Robert) Warren; eight grandchildren Shon (Beth) Grimm, Matt (Lisa) Grimm, Kara (Josh) Burkhart, Sarah (Derek) Lounsberry, Lee (Ann) Hartman, Jeff (Misty) Grimm, Scott Grimm and James R. (Tammy) Grimm; eighteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; as well as his cousins, a niece and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Frances, son Steve, grandson Bryce, stepfather Forrest Davis, infant sister Shirley, and brother-in-law Charles (Mary) Waterhouse.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

February
13

Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre - Cedar Rapids

2121 Bowling St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

10:00 - 11:00 am

Celebration of Life Services

February
13

Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre - Cedar Rapids

2121 Bowling St SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

Starts at 11:00 am

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