William A Grimm III "Bill"

William (Bill) Arthur Grimm III a devoted father, husband, brother, uncle and kind friend passed away on 11/22/24 at the age of 74 after his brave battle with Colon Cancer. 

Bill was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer on 2/6/2024. From the time of his diagnosis to the very end, he fought bravely and courageously and died with dignity as the man and father we always knew him as. Bill was born in Wilmington, OH to William Arthur Grimm II and Phyllis Marie Grimm on June 4th, 1950, where he was the 2nd oldest of 10 kids.

After Bill graduated from Licking Heights High School in 1968, he joined the Navy where he helped his fellow men and women as a hospital corpsman and worked in several military hospitals on the East Coast. He assisted in the operating rooms and cared for our wounded service men and women inpatient and outpatient during heart wrenching moments in their return home. This forever changed him and made him that much more compassionate towards the plight of others.

Bill utilized his military benefits to attend The Ohio State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in 1976 and Master’s degree in 1979 in Speech and Hearing Sciences (Audiology); a second generation grad following in his father’s footsteps. He received his Doctorate Degree in Audiology from A.T. Still University. Bill married Georgia (Hammond) and they raised 3 beautiful children together. He owned and operated his own audiology practice for many years, serving the Lima community. He worked alongside his beloved wife (Georgia) and son (Todd) who took over the business when Bill relocated to Columbus. He continued to work helping people at Hear USA before retiring to care for his wife. He worked most recently as a Red Coat for The Ohio State University where he made many special friendships and was most proud of helping “Shots at the Schott” during the pandemic. He enjoyed helping others and wanted to ensure others safety during this time of uncertainty.

He was extremely involved in his children’s lives and activities. To being a “Pit Crew” Dad for the girl’s marching band, President of the Band Boosters, and he did some very special trips with the family from London/Paris with both daughters, Grand Canyon with the family, including a special trip riding mules to the bottom of the grand canyon and a trip to Japan with his eldest daughter, trips to Niagara Falls with the whole gang and a very special Colorado trip to celebrate his 70th birthday with his youngest daughter, son-in-law, and favorite grandson, Robbie.

Bill was also an avid sportsman, watching and playing! From playing Tennis and Volleyball weekly, to his newfound love of pickle ball later in life. He loved his Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Reds and was a diehard fan of both organizations. He loved the outdoors – walking/hiking was one of his favorites and he was known to walk his 4+miles/day, while getting his 50 sit-ups, push-ups and dumbbell raises. He was also a long-time member of the Astronomical Society in Lima, OH where he enjoyed learning and viewing more about the universe. Until the very end, he wanted to be active and enjoy life! He was not only an extremely intelligent man, but empathetic and caring one. “Live and let live” was his motto and he found the beauty and blessing in his life despite any struggles. His positivity and light will forever be missed. Until the very end he shined so bright. This man was the epitome of love and our hearts will ache with him not here.

Bill is preceded in death by his beloved wife Georgia, his parents Bill and Phyllis Grimm, and beloved brother and confidant, Tom Grimm. And fur babies (Blinken aka Poopy and Daisy).

Bill is survived by his children Son, Todd Riegle; Daughters: Sarah (Dan) Best, Katie (Dave) Tenney, his littlest little buddy, Grandson Robbie, his Grand-pup Roxy and Jet and brothers and sisters: Kathy (Bob) Hott, Phil (Anita) Grimm, Pam Grimm, Julie (Paul) Hott, Genny (Karl) Kinney, Angie (Vince) Cavallaro, Mary Grimm, Marti (Greg) Litwiller, David (Elaine) Grimm. And several nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Kobacker House for their exceptional care, love and support in the final days of Bill’s journey on earth. They provided lasting comfort to Georgia, and now Bill in their final moments and gave their families one of the best gifts, peace. 

Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home (3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 4:00 PM at the same location.