Daniel Richard Grimm

1960 - 2023

Daniel Richard Grimm, age 62, passed away on January 30, 2023, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A celebration of Daniel’s life will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Luther Church outside of Perry, Oklahoma.

He was born September 6, 1960, in Gretna, Nebraska to Richard and Dee (Ehlers) Grimm. At an early age he grew up in Gretna, Nebraska attending and graduating in 1978 from Gretna High School.

After graduation he went on to work for Stillwater Milling Company working his way up to Assistant Manager.

Daniel married Kathy Grimm at the Wesleyan Church in Alva, Oklahoma.

Daniel was known by many to have a “heart of gold and always” willing to lend a helping hand and if needed would not hesitate to give the shirt off his back for anyone in need.

He was the type of man that always no matter what never met a stranger. Always making friends with whoever life’s path crossed with.

Planting wheat, fishing, camping, going to tractor pulls were things Daniel enjoyed.

Daniels memory will be kept alive by his dad, Richard Grimm; his children, Chastity Self and husband Phil of Alva, Ok, Denise Bay and husband Ryan of Tonkawa, Ok, Maelynn Roach of Enid, Ok, Matt Ideus and wife Misty of Beatrice, NE; sibling, Dean Grimm of Gretna, NE; grandchildren, Landen Stewart and wife Nichole Rangel, Talon Montgomery, Bryer Bay, Oliver and Emma Ideus; great grandchildren, Ariel and Michael Montgomery, Kynleigh Stewart; special friend, Barbara Schrum of Nashville, TN, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

He goes to be with his mom, Dee Grimm. For those who are not able to attend the service, it can be viewed live or later by following the link in the tribute wall section of the obituary on the Dighton-Marler Funeral Home Website.

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