Donald Grimm

Donald Grimm was born on August 23, 1941 in Omaha, Nebraska to Adolph and Marie (Vlcek) Grimm. He grew up western Douglas County and graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1958. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1964. As a young boy, Don enjoyed reading and comic books and was active on the family farm, 4-H and FFA. Don married Emma Jane Skinner on July 11, 1964 at St. Cecilia Cathedral in Omaha, Nebraska and they were blessed with three children: Mary Michele, Jennifer Ann and Christopher Brian. Don and Janey have raised their family in Villa Park, Illinois and Omaha, Nebraska and they joyously celebrated their 50th Anniversary this past July with family and friends. Don had worked at Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Supermarket Interstate and as a civilian employee of the United States Army in records and payroll. He enjoyed reading, gardening and shopping for bargains. Don was an avid Husker fan and an active fundraiser for various organizations helping challenged children. He was a wonderful father and provider for the family, allowing Janey to remain at home to personally raise their young family. Don had a funny sense of humor and strong beliefs which he would tenaciously defend until he was sure you saw his point. He enjoyed steak and ribs, Jack Daniels neat and dinner out at Piccolo’s and the new GI Forum for Taco Thursday’s. Don disliked being told he was wrong on any topic and was often heard saying “I was just thinking…..”. Don loved playing hide and seek with his two grandchildren, Emma and Simon. He would often hide around the house and call out “cucoo, cucoo” as the kids scrambled to find him. Everyone had nicknames for Don. He was primarily known as “Grimm”, but he was also known as “Cucoo”, “chief”, “boss” and “what's his name”. Don passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 15 days. He was preceded in death by his parents, Adolph II and Marie and brother Adolph III. Don is survived by his wife Janey; daughters and sons-in-law Mary and Joe Berger of Lake Worth, FL and Jennifer and Erik Johnson of Omaha; son Chris of Omaha; grandchildren Emma and Simon Johnson. 21901 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-2222

Donald Grimm

August 23, 1941 - October 8, 2014