Keith Grimm

Keith Grimm, 79, of Wapello passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024 at Keosauqua Health Center.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024  at the Louisa County Izaak Walton, 10892 County Road X61, Wapello.  Private Family Graveside Service will be held in Port Louisa Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for a brick to be placed at the Grandview Vietnam Memorial Wall, a flag at the Wapello Cemetery in Keith’s memory and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.     Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com.  Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Service of Wapello are caring for Keith’s arrangement and his family.

Keith Grimm was born on June 15, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Clyde and Frances (Zoglman) Grimm.  Keith was a 1962 graduate of Wapello High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy serving on the USS Hancock.  On February 19, 1966, Keith was united in marriage to Carla Cross at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Columbus Junction.    Keith was a Sheet Metal Worker for Local Union 91.  He enjoyed horses, old time farming equipment, fishing, hunting and especially talking about his grandchildren.

Keith will be deeply missed by his children, Angie Ketcham of Muscatine, Amy (Rich) Lugo of Wapello, Josh Grimm of Lewiston, Idaho, Jebediah (Robin) Grimm of Wapello and Julie Grimm of Wapello; grandchildren, Nic (Danielle) Stratton, Alex (Anthony) Longhurst, Lucee Lugo, Macalister Lugo, Joe Lugo, Teresa (Travis) Vick, Zachary Grimm, Logan Grimm, Chase Grimm, McKenna (Ian) Poe, Morgan Grimm, Kasey Grimm, Kaleb Grimm and Tucker Tipps; great-grandchildren, Natalie Stratton, Lilly Longhurst, Alaina Longhurst, Oliver Longhurst, James Longhurst, Henry Longhurst, Tristan Vick, Copper Vick, Nova Vick, Maverick Vick and Vayda Poe; sister, Cheyrel (Mike) McConahay of Russell, Iowa; sister-in-law, Cindy Grimm of Letts and nieces and nephews.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carla on November 6, 2021; son-in-law, Ray Ketcham; brother, Dick Grimm and sister, Sandie Hook.