Benny Lee Grimm
December 26, 1930 ~ May 7, 2018
Benny Lee Grimm, age 87, of Madison, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 26, 1930 in Mullens, WV the son of Archie Grimm and Faye (Lively) Grimm. Benny married Virgie Davis in Mt. Hope, WV on February 27, 1956.
Benny served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. He flew night missions over China as the Left Rear Position Gunner on a B29. Benny graduated from Marshal University, in Huntington West Virginia, with a Masters in Biological Sciences, after which he taught at Madison High School for 37 years. He loved teaching the students and many of them remember the wonderful classes he taught. He treated everyone equally, fairly, and respectfully. Always active around the community, he was a Mason and Shriner, a member of the local VFW, and American Legion Jay Wilson Post 112 where he was a Chaplain for 15 years. Benny will remain in our souls forever, and will be remembered as cherished, beloved father and husband.
He is survived by his wife, Virgie Grimm; and his daughter, Kelly Grimm (Michael) Knowlton. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends will be received Friday, May 11, 2018 from 10am-12pm at Chapel United Methodist Church, 2019 Hubbard Rd, Madison, OH 44057. A memorial service will follow at 12pm with Pastor Lenore Robinson.
Contributions may be made in Bennys name to Chapel United Methodist Church, 2019 Hubbard Rd, Madison, OH 44057 and Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Rd., Mentor OH 44060.
The Behm Family Funeral Home of Madison is honored to assist Bennys family.
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So very sorry to hear his news. Mr Grimm was one of my favorite teachers. Prayers to the family.
I'm so very sorry for your loss. I had Mr. Grimm for Biology and Study Hall in High School. He was a very kind man.
Sorry for your loss.I had Mr. Grimm as a teacher when I graduated in1965 from MMHS. He was always friendly and helpful.
My most sincere sympathy to Virgie an family I love you Virgie and Kelly
So sorry to hear of his passing. Mr. Grimm was my science teacher at Madison High School and I enjoyed his class very much. He signed my 1973 yearbook…”Be Happy B. Grimm.” So cute. I remembered his signature to this day!
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Virgie, at this time of your sorrow.
Mr. Grimm was my science teacher in high school at MMHS . I graduated in 1967 and even though I had was his student so very many years ago, I remember him fondly.So very sorry to hear of his passing.
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
So sorry for your loss, Virgie and Kelly. A true gentleman, he will be remembered with a smile.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Grimm. You touched so many young people's lives.
Oh my gosh Kelly and Mrs Grimm I am so sorry for ur loss Mr Grimm was a great man the the world was a much better place with him in it!! My thoughts and prayers are with you both
Virgie and Kelly, our deepest sympathy. Ann and Harry Gleason
Kelly and Mrs. Grimm, I'm praying for God's peace for you both as well as the rest of the family. I remember Mr. Grimm's Biology class (what seems like ages ago) he was always a teacher I remembered and really enjoyed his class! God bless you both!
Virgie and Kelly, I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy.
If you look in ANY dictionary for the definition of Ben Grimm, this is what it should read, cool, calm, educated, CARING. We've lost a blueprint of what educators need to be today with his passing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
So very sorry to hear this. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Mrs. Grimm.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to you, Virgie and Kelly.
Great man, great famil!
Virgie and family, he will be missed by many. Sending our deepest condolences.
What a great man! I have many fond memories of his biology and photography classes. The kind and caring way he treated me and all his other students still inspires my work today as an educator. So many lives were impacted by his. Remembering your family in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere sympathy to Virgie, Kelly & family. May the Lord comfort you all in Bens passing. A very great friend has left us
My sister Reva and I were just talking the other day and our fond memories of Mr. Grimm and biology class came up. I always remembered that he flew in B29's and he was one of my favorite teachers. What a great person.