WILLIAM G. GRIGSBY

1927 - 2021

GRIGSBY WILLIAM G. Emeritus Professor, University of Pennsylvania 1927 - 2021. Professor Grigsby was on the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania for 43 years. He taught in the Department of City and Regional Planning in the Graduate School of Fine Arts, and also taught in the School of Finance, the Wharton School, and the Fels Institute for Local and State Government. Born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, he did his undergraduate work at Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, University of Kansas, and University of Colorado. He did his graduate work at Columbia University, where he earned his PhD in Economics. Bill proudly served for five years in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Esther Grigsby (nee Olson), he is survived by five loving daughters: Anne Lanshe (Timothy), Laurie de Linde (Jorn), Sioux Xenakis, Karen Grigsby, and Astrid Dee Bennett (Joseph); seven adoring grandchildren: Jeffrey Lanshe, Andreas de Linde, Astrid de Linde, Lauren Xenakis Lentz (Merritt), Lindsay Xenakis, Danielle Bennett Gniewoz (Michael), and Joseph Bennett; and four great-grandchildren: Drew Lentz, Georgia Lentz, Alexandra Lentz, and Savannah Gniewoz. Bill was a man of great intellect and great integrity, kindness, and wit, who cared deeply about his family and friends, and cherished his times with them. Services are private. Please check back on website for future details.