Genevieve "Genie" Grimm

RICHMOND, Ind. - Genevieve 'Genie' Grimm, age 69, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at Reid Hospital. Born January 19, 1944, in Somerville, New Jersey, to Mildred Bidewell and Herbert E. Erck Sr., she lived in Richmond since 1981. Genie was a graduate of Holland Township Elementary School in Riegel Ridge, New Jersey; Del Val High School in Everittstown, New Jersey; and Empire School of Cosmetology in Easton, Pennsylvania. She worked at Gladys Beck's Beauty Salon in Peddlers Village and Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Genie enjoyed coiffing hair for theatrical productions at Riegel Ridge Community Center. In the 1970's she helped run a small organic farm in Valley View, Pennsylvania, before organic produce became popular. She was active in Cub Scouts. In 1981 she moved to Richmond, Indiana. After her boys were all in college she undertook a work in progress restoring the historic home of Micajah Henley, inventor of the roller skate, theatre seat, power screwdriver, and 5-speed transmission. A devout Christian, Genie was an active member of Central United Methodist Church and was involved in the Richmond Sewing Guild. Survivors include her husband of nearly 48 years, James 'Jimm' Grimm; three sons, Jimm (Lisa) Grimm of Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, Chris (Angie) Grimm of Alexandria, Virginia, and Ed (Elizabeth) Grimm of Boston, Massachusetts; one stepson, Dale (Ann) Grimm of Hot Springs, Arkansas; seven grandkids; five great-grandkids; one sister, Sharon (Larry) Bowers of Hampton, New Jersey; a sister-in-law, Pat Erck of Olathe, Kansas; uncle and aunt, Walter (Ellen) Erck; cousins; nieces; nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Herbert Erck Jr. Visitation for Genevieve 'Genie' Grimm will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Central United Methodist Church, 1425 East Main Street, Richmond. Funeral service will follow at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2013, at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Kerry O'Brien and Rev. Charlie Black officiating. A second service will be conducted at St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Valley View, Pennsylvania on Thursday, September 19, 2013 with viewing from 1-2:00 p.m. with the funeral following at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in St. Andrews Cemetery, Valley View, Pennsylvania. Arrangements are being handled by Doan & Mills Funeral Home, 790 National Road West, Richmond.

Genevieve "Genie" Grimm

January 19, 1944 - September 11, 2013