FREEMAN N. GRIMM, 89, of Bergholz, OH, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2008 in his home following a lengthy illness. He was born in Bergholz, OH, April 8, 1919, a son of the late William Martin and Laura Ann (Sealey) Grimm. He is also preceded in death by his sisters and brothers, Margaret 'Peg', Eva, Frances, Cleo and Mabel, William and Clifford. He retired as a service tech from Columbia Gas Co. and was a TV Repairman for 40 years in Bergholz. He was a WWII veteran of the US Army and the 101st Airborne "Screaming Eagles". He was an at large member of the VFW, the AMVets and the American Legion. He married Shirley (Shipman) Grimm over 44 years ago who survives. Also surviving are 4 children, Ronald (Margaret) Gower of Bergholz, Scott (Sherry) Grimm of Hamilton, GA, LouAnn (Myron) Firman of Jewett, OH and Lisa (Glenn) Gray of Coshocton; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved cat, Tripod. Friends may call at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second St., Bergholz on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM where funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday with the Reverend Mark Thomas officiating. Full military honors will be conducted at the 11 AM service by the Amsterdam VFW Post #232. Burial in Bergholz Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be sent online at everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.

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