March 17, 1933 - February 20, 2022
Delano Grimm, 88, of Bloomington, Ill., and formerly of Algona, passed away on Feb. 20, 2022, at Bickford Senior Living in Bloomington.
A visitation will be held on March 12, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Lentz Funeral Home in Algona. A Scripture Service will follow the visitation at 1 p.m. with inurnment to be held at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Delano was born March 17, 1933, a son to Eli and Lena (Banwart) Grimm. He married Mary Ann (Berte) on Oct. 1, 1960, in St. Joseph. She preceded him in death on Oct. 7, 2020.
Surviving Delano are his daughters Joan (Brian) Solem, Cindy Grimm, Jane (Eric) Rupprecht and Dana (J.B.) Priest; his grandchildren Jackson and Julia Solem, Jacqueline and Joe Rupprecht, and Maximus and Mary Priest.
Delano is also survived by seven of 13 siblings: Lorane Martin, Arlo (Marilyn) Grimm, Dean (Nadine) Grimm, Eli Jr. (Margaret) Grimm, Carole (Larry) Fehr, LaVonne (Verle) Kieser and Diane (Marvin) Knobloch, as well as the entire Berte and Grimm families.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Grimm, his parents Eli and Lena Grimm, and five siblings: Elaine Kellenberger, Clifford Grimm, Edith Kellenberger, Eleanor Steffen, and Edward Grimm.
Delano was born on St. Patrick’s Day. Each year we were convinced all the celebration was actually for Dad’s birthday, with the annual Emmetsburg parade held in his honor. After his wife, daughters, and family, Delano’s greatest love was farming. After a successful farming career, he moved to town where he and Mary Ann enjoyed retirement. Delano enjoyed fishing up north, golfing, playing 500 with family and friends, and poker with his club. As good a cook as Mary Ann was, Delano never mastered the kitchen. It was a big day at the Grimms when mom called and shared the news that Dad had learned to microwave popcorn. Delano took pride in his daughters and grandkids, and adored Jane’s dog, Apollo, who often visited him at Bickford.
A special thanks goes out to Jane, Eric, Jacqueline, and Joe who have taken care of both Mom and Dad for the eight years they lived in Bloomington. We are grateful to all the caregivers at Bickford Senior Living for the love and compassion shown to Dad and our family. Rest in peace, Dad.
Lentz Funeral Home of Algona is assisting the family. Condolences may be left at www.lentzfuneralhome.com