
GRIMM GERARD J. JERRY, Sr Jerry passed peacefully after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, age 74, of Scott Twp. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda (Francis) Grimm; son of the late Louis and Catherine (Hoffmann) Grimm; brother of Thomas J. (Teresa) Grimm and the late Louis L. Grimm, Jr.; loving father of Gerard (the late Katherine) Grimm, Jr., Laura (William IV) Howley and Catherine (Michael, Sr.) Karbowski; cherished Pap of Michael, Lexi and Colin Grimm; Brianna McGee, Marisa and Billy Howley; Jenna, Michael, Jr. and Kaylee Karbowski; loving great-grandfather of Kaylin, Mia and Maura McGee; son-in-law of Bernard Francis and the late Margaret (Cypher) Francis; brother-in-law of Bernard, Jr. (Kim) and the late Thomas (surviving spouse, Joanne) Francis; also survived by his nephew, Brian (Beth) Francis; and great-nieces, Alyssa and Jordyn Francis; and many other nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry was part of the family business, Louis L. Grimm Trucking Co., and became president from 1977-1981. After many years in the trucking industry, Jerry joined the Avis Car Rental team where he developed lifelong friendships. Jerry lived a full life and loved to spend his time traveling with family and friends. Visitation Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp., 15220, (412-563-2800). Funeral Mass in SS. Simon & Jude Church Monday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Ave., Pgh., PA 15232 or Amedisys Hospice, 275 Meadowlands Blvd., Washington, PA 15301. www.slaterfuneral.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb