Born in Pottstown he was the son of the late E Donald and F. Marie (Keely) Grim.
Robert was a graduate of Pottstown High School. He received his bachelor’s degree at Delaware Valley College, Doylestown and his Master’s from Temple University.
Robert was a teacher for the Boyertown School District until his retirement. He was also a farmer.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pottstown and a life member of the NEA.
Surviving with his wife, are two sons, Lawrence J., husband of Sharon L. Grim of Quakertown and Andrew D. Grim of Titusville, PA; a daughter Wendy Grim-Doneyhue, MD and her husband Andreas of Slidell, LA; a grandson, Timothy L. Grim; two step-grandsons Jacob K. and Brandon M. Doneyhue; a sister, Patricia G., wife of George T. Smith of Pottstown; two brothers, Donald K., husband of Sara Grim and Harold E., husband of Ruth Ann Grim both of Boyertown.
Funeral services will be 11:45 a.m., Friday, April 8, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, 750 North Evans Street, Pottstown. The Reverend W. Carter Lester, Jr. will officiate.
Viewing will be Friday between 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the church.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown.
Arrangements are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown.
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.
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