Mrs. Margrette C. Grimmer's Obituary
Mrs. Margrette C. Grimmer, age 95, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015 in Muskegon. She was born in Quincy, IL on December 31, 1919 to Emery O. and Dora F. (Bauch) Hedrick. Margrette enjoyed quilting, crocheting, and puzzles. On April 28, 1939, Margrette married Arthur E. Grimmer, Sr. in Palmyra, MO and he preceded her in death on December 19, 1988. She is survived by two sons, Arthur E. “Butch” (Carol) Grimmer, Jr. and Walter E. “Dutch” (Nancy) Grimmer; one daughter, Barbara Jo Baird; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and three half-brothers, David, Michael and Philip Hedrick. In addition to her husband, Margrette was preceded in death by three daughters, Constance Cuti, Sue Ellen Grimmer and Debra Lynn Grimmer; her father, Emery O. Hedrick; her mother, Dora F. Smith; her step-mother, Fran Hedrick; two brothers and one sister. A celebration of Margrette’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St., 231-798-1100.
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