It is with heavy hearts that Ralph E. “Pap” Grimm of Marietta, Ohio, passed away on Sunday surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on Aug. 7, 1928, in Sarver, and was a son of the late Oliver W. and Anna Petsinger Grimm.

In Pittsburgh, he was employed with PPG Industries for 44 years.

Ralph was a veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Crown of Life Lutheran Church and an active member of the Marietta community.

He retired to Marietta to help raise and nurture his grandchildren in the early 1990s. Known to everyone as “Pap,” his greatest joy was his grandchildren.

His family will most miss his kindness, sense of humor and love. He deeply enriched the lives of his family and we are all better for knowing him. His family will treasure his love and memory always.

He is survived by two sons, Douglas A. (Gwenn) Grimm of Cleveland, and David C. (Pamela) Grimm of Orlando, Fla.; a daughter, Leslie A. (Keith) Gearhart of Whipple, Ohio; and eight grandchildren, Christopher (Katie) Grimm, Megan (Shawn) Edwards, Ryan, Clayton and Jaclyn Grimm, and Jessica, Mitchel and Adam Gearhart.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and seven sisters.

GRIMM — At his request, a private family service for Ralph E. “Pap” Grimm, who died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, will take place at Sarverville Cemetery in Sarver with full military rites observed.In lieu of donations please plant a flower in his memory.Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home is honored to assist the Grimm family, offering online condolences and many other resources by visiting www.CawleyandPeoples.com.