Age 78 years. Born to life on December 16, 1946, son of Raymond and Bernadine Beaupre Grimmer. Passed away suddenly August 13, 2025 at home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Michael was the youngest in his family of 13 children. He grew up on the east side of Milwaukee and attended Marquette High School and Marquette University. He was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend as well as a principal and teacher who dedicated his life to sharing knowledge with others. Michael loved playing bridge and learning, he spent his free time in retirement teaching at Clement Manor. He enjoyed walks with his friends, sharing ideas and studying and analyzing human interactions. He took great joy in being in nature and planting trees.

Michael is survived by Jerry (Marge) Grimmer, Tim (Karen) Grimmer, Terry Grimmer, Larry Grimmer, Denny (Jean) Grimmer; many nieces, nephews and friends. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Sr. Mary Ellen Grimmer, SSSF, Joan (Larry) Baker, Pat (Marvin) Knuth, Raymond (Georgia) Grimmer, Frances (Al) Kohn, Dorothy (Ed) Capper and John (Dee) Grimmer. A celebration of life and social will take place Saturday, September 20th at River Barn Park Pavilion in Mequon at 12:00 p.m. Milwaukee, Wisconsin -

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9808 N Cedarburg Rd, Mequon, WI 53092

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