Christopher Brian Grimm

Christopher B. “Bud” Grimm was born December 5, 1971 in Omaha, Nebraska to Donald and Janey (Skinner) Grimm. Chris has lived his entire life in Omaha and graduated from Westside High School in 1993. Chris loved listening to music, and was fond of oldies like The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and the Monkees. He was a big sports fan, and especially enjoyed football. He was constantly trying new spicy foods, and his favorite was Popeye’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich with a Pepsi. Chris especially loved to travel and go on adventures. He was able to visit Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York City, Chattanooga, and South Florida in recent years. He loved to fly and always had the window seat. One of his most memorable trips was to Chicago. While in Chicago, Chris was able to attend a Cubs game with Kara, Mary and her husband, Joe. They sat in the front row and Chris ate a Chicago Dog during the game. He also looked forward to flying to Florida to see his sister, Mary. Mary would take him to the beach, and they would splash in the ocean. When not traveling, Chris spent time with his sister Jennifer and her family. He went to WWE wrestling with Erik, played knee hockey with Simon and went on coffee dates with his niece Emma. He loved it when Jen would take him to McDonald’s to eat. Chris was an intuitive, funny, charismatic, stubborn, and kind person. His favorite color was blue, and he loved listening to The Beatles, watching wrestling on TV and red roses. Chris was expressive - you might’ve overheard him exclaim “Don’t touch me”, “You’re fired”, “I quit” or “Sing to me-Happy Birthday”. Chris loved to “suit up” and participate in MOSAIC’s Discover the Possibilities. He and his mom, Janey told stories about their adventures. He also enjoyed celebrating the holidays by dressing up in his many costumes. You never knew what he was going to come up with. Over the years, he dressed as Santa, the Easter Bunny, and as a Turkey for Thanksgiving. Halloween was his absolute favorite-he dressed as an astronaut, his manager, “the Big Cheese”, his doctor (complete with lab coat and stethoscope) and little Miss Muffet (complete with blond wig and dress). Chris was a very visual person, and often expressed what he was observing with unfiltered comments. Chris will be remembered for his humor and laughter, and how he was not afraid to meet new people; no one was a stranger. Chris passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 52 years, 2 months, and 26 days. He was preceded in death by his father Donald and grandparents Harold & Bernice Skinner and Adolph & Marie Grimm. Chris is survived by his mother Janey Grimm, sisters Mary (Joe) Berger of Lake Worth, FL, and Jennifer (Erik) Johnson of Omaha, and their children Emma and Simon Johnson, special friends Kara Dalen, Missy Jackson, and Sagbo & Lynsey Lay. Throughout his life Chris really did discover the possibilities. Funeral Mass Saturday, 10 AM at St. Cecilia Catholic Cathedral. Interment at Calhoun Cemetery, rural Missouri Valley, IA. Visitation Friday 6-8 PM at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to MOSAIC (mosaicinfo.org).

Christopher Brian Grimm

December 5, 1971 - March 2, 2024