Daniel Grimm

Denver, North Carolina - Dan passed away on May 3, 2018, under hospice care in Lincoln County, North Carolina of Parkinson's disease and dementia.

He was born in Perry, Iowa on February 7, 1941, to the late Clifford and Claire Grimm and lived there until moving with his family to Des Moines where he attended Roosevelt High School. He received an athletic scholarship to the University of Colorado where he played football for four years. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers, then went on to play for the Atlanta Falcons, Washington Redskins, and Baltimore Colts.

Following his career in the NFL, he became a partner in a Des Moines insurance agency, where he worked until his retirement in 1986.

In 1988, he and his wife, Cynthia, moved to Marco Island, Florida and then to Naples, Florida where they resided until moving to North Carolina in 2004.

Dan is survived by his wife, Cynthia, of Denver, NC, and his three children, Kevin Grimm (Sheryl) of Des Moines, Kerry Grimm of Waukee, and Tom Skiles (Renee) of Denver, NC. He also leaves behind ten grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Michael Grimm.

Pursuant to Dan's request, he was cremated and his family will hold a private service to honor his memory.

The family requests memorial donations be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, NC at hpccr.org.

His wife wishes to thank the caregivers at Carillon Assisted Living of Lincolnton, the CCU staff at CMC Lincoln, and Hospice of Lincoln County for their compassionate care during his final months.

Warlick Funeral Home in Lincolnton, NC is serving the Grimm family.

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Published by the Des Moines Register on May 4, 2018.

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Barbie j Clark

July 28, 2019

So sad..I have tried to find out about Dan ..and just now found this info on Google.from my daughter when I mentioned that Dan & her father Frank were special friends. Frank passed in Jan of 2004. Miss him too So much. So sorry.
Barbie j Clark

Warren Dennis Gardner

May 14, 2018

Dan and I were 1st cousins. We used to play together sometimes as youngsters. I remember playing an electric vibrating football game with Danny as kids. He won of course. I was extremely proud of Dan as a member of the 'Packers', and many times as they were televised I would watch for #67, and when I spotted him, I'd yell. "there's Dan". In the later years Dan took up golf, and so did I, only apposite ends of the U.S.. I just wish we could have played a round of two at some point. Though our homes were miles apart in location, I'll miss him and the memories.

Rick Miller

May 13, 2018

Dear Dan Grimm family, my name is Rick Miller my Dad was Rex Miller who was a cousin to Dans Mom and Dad. When I was a teenager my Dad and I were at a church breakfast during Lent. I think Dan was a guest speaker. Dad introduced me to Dan. At this moment all I could see was a Pro Football player who played for my Dads and mine favorite football team the Packers. I will also tell you that many times when the Packers would come up in any conversations I would tell my story of Dan and the Packers.
My wife and I on our vacation last year went to a Cubs game in Chicago then north to Green Bay. We took the tour at Lambeau field. In the gift shop I inquired about Dan. They found Dan in their records. I then had a tee shirt made up with Dan's number on the back and Grimm above his number.
I know your all grieving now , your family is in our prayers hoping to help you heal.
God Bless
Rick and Susan Miller

Carole Canavan

May 9, 2018

Dan and I grew up in the same neighborhood in Perry, Iowa. We played many sandlot football games together, and he was a great friend. I've thought of those times often over the years. RIP, Dan
sending thoughts and prayers to all his family at this difficult time. Carole Jones Canavan

Warren Sparks

May 4, 2018

Cindy, Kevin, and family,

Loved my dad's stories of Dan, on the racquetball court, etc. In high school I got to wrestle Dan in our TV room; obviously wasn't much of a match. I remember walking into a hotel in Boulder and seeing a large picture of Dan in Buffaloes uniform. I have one of his NFL playing cards. I enjoyed talking to Dan, last saw him at the house in Naples. Rest in Peace Friend. Thanks for being Dad's buddy.

All our love,

Shep, Kathy, Warren, Win
(Warren graduates K-State this month/Mom and husband driving up. Win is frosh there.)

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