Obit: Grimm, Albert W. (1900 - 1980)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Grimm, Nebel, Lindow, Lee, Foemmel, Kayhart, Meissner, Noble, Roehrdanz

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 8/21/1980

Grimm, Albert W. (15 July 1900 – 11 Aug 1980)

(Note: Death date from Immanuel Methodist Cemetery lsiting)

Funeral services were recently held for Albert W. Grimm, 80, of Rt. 1 Chili. The Rev. William Noble of Neillsville and the Rev. Melvin Roehrdanz officiated, and burial was made in the Immanuel Methodist Cemetery.

A longtime Chili resident, Grimm was born on July 15, 1900, to Anton and Maria (Nebel) Grimm. He attended area schools and took over the family farm, operating it until retiring in 1979. In 1973, he was honored as the oldest living farmer during Chili’s centennial celebration. He also operated an egg route in the Chili-Marshfield area for a number of years.

He married Helen Lindow in July 6, 1933, Milwaukee ceremonies. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church of Chili.

Surviving him, besides his wife, is a sister, Anna Grimm, Neillsville.

Serving as pallbearers were Marion Lee, Forest and Daniel Foemmel, Vernon Lindow, and Lyle and Gene Kayhart. Bonnie, Edwin and Steve Meissner offered special music.