Douglas Allen Grimm, 82, of Columbia, Missouri, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. He was born at home in New London, Iowa on January 19, 1944 to Bernard William and Arbutus Louise (Kalmus) Grimm. Dr. Frank Mehler assisted by midwife Violet Brown delivered Douglas at 4:00 am.
Douglas attended New London High School in New London, IA. He was a plumber by trade and since 1995, owned and operated A1 Columbia Plumbing, Heating and AC company in Columbia, MO.
Douglas leaves behind brothers James (Debby) Grimm and Frank L. (Laurie) Goody; sister Betty (Dallas) Piper; niece Danielle Grimm; nephews Michael (Paula) Piper, Thomas (Jamie) Piper, Jason (Lisa) Goody, and Frank J. (Yuki) Goody; and extended family and friends. Douglas was preceded in death by his father in 1950 and his mother in 2006; his brother William (Bill) Grimm in 2024 and his sister-in-law Carolyn Grimm in 2022, both of the Jefferson City, MO area.
According to his wishes, his body will be cremated and inurnment will be at a later date at Burge Cemetery, rural New London. Elliott Chapel, New London, is assisting the family and online condolences may be left at www.elliottfuneralchapel.com.