James (Jim) Grimm

May 06, 1948 - April 28, 2023

James “Jim" Ralph Grimm, 74, of Hutto, Texas, passed away on April 28th, 2023. He was born on May 6th, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Joseph and Martha Grimm. He married Donna on June 22, 1969. Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

James “Jim" Ralph Grimm graduated from Pitman High School and went on to attend Texas A&M, receiving a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1971.

After working as a manager at Walgreens, he became the physical education and gymnastics coach at Webb High School.

He then started his dream job as a teacher and coach at Reagan High School, where he coached football, wrestling, softball, track and tennis. He had the pleasure and privilege to teach and coach all four of his children.

He was at Reagan from 1972-2001. Coach Grimm also taught many students to drive in drivers’ education.

He was also an umpire and scheduled umpires for over 20 years.

Awards:

Year
2010
Award
Lifetime Service to Wrestling
Chapter/Region
Texas

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