Richard G. "Dick" Grimes

Richard G. “Dick” Grimes passed away March 22, 2018 at the Royer House of Londonderry Village, where he resided since October 13, 2013. He leaves a wife, June (Hoffa), two children Lori (Al Roehl) and Brad (Desiree); four grandchildren, Alicia and Cassandra Grimes, and Luke and Rachael Roehl; three great grandchildren, Sophia, Alaina and Kaia. Born an only child to Julia (Manbeck) and Charles Grimes in Newmanstown, PA in 1929, he grew up in Stouchsburg, Berks County, and resided there until he entered the US Navy in July 1951. He served in VR-2, a sea plane squadron, during the Korean Conflict until June 1955. He and June would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in May of 2018. Following his military service, he held sales positions with NABISCO, Campbell Soups, and DAP Inc. From 1960 to 1968 he worked for the George Krause Hardware Co. in Lebanon as sales manager of the contract hardware department. In 1995 he retired from the Schlage Lock Co., division of Ingersoll Rand, with more than 25 years of service as a territorial sales manager. He was a board-certified “architectural hardware consultant”. Following his retirement, he and his wife were co-owners of Grimes Travel Service until 2003. The Grimes family lived most of their married life in S. Lebanon Twp. until their move in 2005 to Londonderry Village retirement community. Richard was a life member of the Annville American Legion Post 559, the Door and Hardware Institute, the Tri-State Builders Hardware Club, Mt. Lebanon Masonic Lodge #226, and the Harrisburg Consistory A.A.S.R. (32nd degree). His hobbies included antique and classic cars, playing cards, traveling, and had a great love for all his family. The family appreciates the excellent care given to Richard at the Royer House. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11AM at Salem United Church of Christ, 2761 Horseshoe Pike (Rt. 322), Campbelltown, PA 17010. Pastor Dwight Hein is officiating. Inurnment will take place at the convenience of the family. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Salem UCC, P.O. Box 7, Campbelltown, PA 17010.

Richard G. "Dick" Grimes

December 23, 1929 - March 22, 2018