Anthony R. Grimm, 60, of New Vienna, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Bethesda North Hospital. He was born December 7, 1965 in Wilmington, Ohio son of the late Max Lewis Grimm and Charlotte Little Grimm. He was a 1984 graduate of Lebanon High School and received his associate's degree from Southern State Community College
Mr. Grimm enjoyed painting, playing video games, fishing with his sons, four-wheeling, and watching movies. Above all, however, family was most important to him.
He is survived by his sons, Jesse (Valarie) Barrett, Nathan (Desiree) Grimm, Nelson (Kaitlyn Warren) Grimm, Michael Grimm, and David Antinort; brothers, David Grimm, Rick Grimm, and Steve Grimm; sisters, Amanda (Steve) Ragains and Ember (Jason) Kirby; as well as his grandchildren, Nella Grimm, Alyssa Grimm, Emily Martin, Ean Barrett, Elyssa Wolford, Aleigha Barrett, Jayonna Burns, and one grandchild due in August.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio. A celebration of Anthony's life will follow at 6 p.m.
For more information or to leave a note of condolence visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.
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Funeral services provided by:
Smith Funeral Homes & Cremation Services - Wilmington327 N South St, Wilmington, OH 45177
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