William C.H. Grimm Jr. M.D.

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William C.H. Grimm Jr. M.D., 78, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008, at his residence.

Dr. Grimm was born in Garfield, New Jersey, the son of Augusta (Kirk) and William C.H. Grimm Sr. He grew up in New Jersey. He graduated from high school in Rutherford, New Jersey, in 1946. Following his high school education, Bill entered Syracuse University, from which he was graduated in 1950. Bill spent the next four years at Cornell University Medical School in New York City, where he received his medical degree in 1954. He completed his internship and residency at the University of Minnesota Hospitals. Following his internship, he joined the United States Navy where he served our country for two years. Dr. Grimm was board certified in Internal Medicine with an emphasis in the field of Cardiology. Dr. Grimm joined the Welborn Clinic, in Evansville, Indiana, in 1960 and practiced medicine at the clinic until his retirement in 1995.

Bill was a member of Bethel United Church of Christ and a former member of Bethlehem United Church of Christ. He enjoyed volunteering at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science as a docent. Loving music, especially classical pieces and the opera, Bill attended concerts performed by the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra for forty-eight years. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Philharmonic. Talented at the piano, he could play almost any piece of music by ear. During his free time, Bill loved gardening and especially taking care of the roses in his yard. Known for his quick wit and sometimes irreverent sense of humor, Bill was beloved by family, friends and patients alike.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Phyllis R. Grimm of Evansville, Indiana; sons and daughters-in-law, Kirk Grimm and his wife, Jane, of Hinsdale, Illinois, Mark Herbert Grimm M.D. and his wife, Susan, of Springfield, Missouri; daughter, Phyllis E. Grimm and her companion, Geraldine Fain, Northhampton, England; and grandchildren, Bill Grimm, Karl Grimm, Stuart Grimm, Meredith Grimm and Eric Grimm.

Funeral services are planned for 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Browning Funeral Home. Private burial to follow.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2008, at Browning Funeral Home, 738 Diamond Ave., Evansville, Indiana 47711.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra, 530 Main St., Evansville, Indiana, 47708, The Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science, 411 SE Riverside Dr., Evansville, Indiana 47713, or to a favorite charity of your choice.

Browning Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Courier Press on May 6, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for William Grimm

6 Entries

Geraldine Faine

May 17, 2008

My memory of Bill Grimm is of a kind, gracious and open-minded gentleman. I will surely miss him.

I adored his droll sense of humour. So many of his quips were instantly adopted and have long been part of the household culture. He will thus never be forgotten.

May God bless and keep him and comfort all of us who loved him.

Theresa Rupert

May 11, 2008

I will miss Dr. Grimm and for the time that I worked for him I know he was was good to me. He was a good man and he was cared for by many people including myself and my husband Michael Rupert.

Martha

May 9, 2008

I am very honored to have known the Grimm family for my entire life. My parents very much respected and loved "Bill, Phyllis" and their wonderful children.

Dr. Bill was also the family's trusted Physician. I have a particular memory of one of his house calls to see my sister whom it was thought might have an appendix attack. I must have been 4 or 5 years old. I hid under my bed as he came to see my sister. He proceeded to congratulate my sister telling her that she was not having an appendix problem; but that she was becoming a young woman and was surely having "cramps". He was so kind and re assuring that I came out from under my bed and gave him a hug for not taking out her appendix. (I guess my young mind thought there was going to be surgery in my bedroom and was quite anxious about it)

Later in life my Father experienced a life threatening cerebral hemorrhage. Dr. Grimm stopped by the ICU several times a day for the six weeks my Father was hospitalized. He was always comforting and encouraging towards our family.

My Mother had a wonderful rose garden that I now enjoy. I believe that her love for gardening may have come about from her appreciation of the Grimm rose gardens.

Most recently the Grimm's came to the memorial services for both of my parents. Full of love and care as always.

It is an awesome encouragement to have these memories. But it is the blessed assurance of his position with our Lord Jesus for eternity that makes the grief endurable. I look forward to seeing him forever. He is whole and well!

John and Pat Carroll

May 8, 2008

We will miss Bill terribly. He was our doctor and good friend for thirty years. Our Love to Phyllis and the entire Grimm family. It was Bill and Phyllis who came to our aid on a difficult matter for us many years ago. We are always thankful fur their care and understanding

PEGGY MINNIS

May 6, 2008

I will truly miss Dr. Grimm. I have fond memories of my internship at Welborn Clinic as a CMA. Dr. Grimm was very kind to me and allowed me to learn from him and his nurse. I later learned he was instrumental in making sure I received a job after my graduation. He made me feel welcomed. Thank you Dr. Grimm. My prayers are with your family. May God give them peace and comfort.

Theresa Toy

May 6, 2008

I am saddened by the loss of such a wonderful man and physician. Dr. Grimm was my doctor my whole life and steered me on the right path so many times. He was greatly loved and appreciated by my entire family. Our condolences are with the family.

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