William F. Grimm Sr.

William F. Grimm Sr., 74, of East Liverpool, passed suddenly, due to a motor vehicle accident in Stark County on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

Born, July 25, 1947, in Bedford, OH., he was the son of the late Marcel and Ruth Raymond Grimm.

He was preceded in death by his step-grandson, Matthew Adams, and daughter-in-law, Linda Staub.

Bill was a graduate of Nordonia High School and he was a proud veteran of the United States Airforce.

Bill formerly owned and operated Think Small Auto Repair. He worked for many years as a mechanic for Volkswagen and Chrysler. He was an avid racing fan including Nascar, RC cars, and flying RC planes.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 27 years, Valirie Dudgeon Grimm; son, William Grimm Jr. of East Liverpool; stepchildren, Brandon Keck and his wife, Jenn of East Liverpool, Kenneth Keck of East Liverpool, Michael Straub of Leetonia; daughter, Terri Campbell and her husband, Andrew of Wellsville; brother, Charles “Chip” Grimm and his wife, Linda of Leetonia; sister, Evelyn Lewis of Cortland, OH. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, Terry and Anthony Adams, Lillian, Vivian, and Anderson.

Kenneth Keck will celebrate Bill’s life, Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Arner Funeral Chapel, at 2:00 PM. Friends may visit with the family 2 hours prior to the service from Noon to -2PM. Interment will follow at Shadow Lawn Memory Gardens.

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