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Ruben C. Grimm

1934 - 2025

Ruben C. Grimm obituary, 1934-2025, Waconia, MN

BORN

1934

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Johnson Funeral Home - Waconia

141 1st Street East

Waconia, Minnesota

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Sep. 23, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Johnson Funeral Home - Waconia

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Ruben Grimm Obituary

Ruben Charles Grimm, 90, of Waconia, MN passed away peacefully at Auburn Home on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Memorial Service 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Johnson Funeral Home (141 E 1st St) in Waconia with Rev. Matt Schroeder as officiant. Visitation 1 hour prior to the service. Interment in Faith Rutz Lake Cemetery in Waconia.

He was born December 14, 1934 on the family farm in Benton Township to Ruben Grimm Sr. and Esther Ische. As a child, he attended St. Johns Lutheran school to the 8th grade when he was needed to work the family farm. He was baptized on his father's birthday, December 26th and confirmed at St. Johns. Ruben married Betty Feltmann of Waconia on June 28, 1959. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Pamela and Paul.

Ruben's career path included a move to Marshall where he and Betty opened a new Plywood Minnesota franchise. He became a member of the Marshall Fire Department as he previously had with the Waconia Fire Department.

After a few years in Marshall and then in Maple Grove, they moved back to Waconia. Ruben, along with Paul, operated a countertop business for several years until retiring and moving up north to a lake near Crosby Ironton. Some of his fondest memories were of his time there in nature with the abundant wildlife. In retirement, Rube found pleasure in driving for Waconia Ford, particularly the long-distance interstate trips.

Rube enjoyed traveling, highlights being Alaska, Majorca, and two times to Germany, riding his Harley Davidson, woodworking, birding, fishing, and especially socializing with friends. In his later years, he could be found enjoying happy hour at Chumley's.

Ruben, Ruby to his many life-long friends, was known for his easy-going nature, kindness, and humor. In his own words, "I have lived a good life." He will be dearly missed.

Ruben was preceded in death by his parents, Ruben Sr. and Esther Grimm.

Ruben is survived by his loving family: daughter Pam (Mark) Braunwarth; son Paul Grimm; grandson Jedd (Stephanie) Braunwarth; great-grandchildren Bode and Blake Braunwarth; former wife Betty Grimm; brother Ron (Rae) Grimm; other relatives and friends.

Serving as urn bearer is Jedd Braunwarth.

Special thanks to the staff at Ridgeview Hospice and Auburn Home for their exceptional care.

Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Waconia. 952-442-2121 www.johnsonfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Sun Patriot on Sep. 18, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Ruben Grimm

Sep

23

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Johnson Funeral Home - Waconia

141 1st Street East, Waconia, MN

Sep

23

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Johnson Funeral Home - Waconia

141 1st Street East, Waconia, MN

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Johnson Funeral Home - Waconia

141 1st Street East, Waconia, MN 55387

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