Robert O. Grim

Robert O. Grim, 89, of Grand Beach, MI passed away on March 12, 2020 in Michigan City, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel in New Buffalo, MI. Bob was born in Utica, NY and raised in Dobbs Ferry, NY. He attended Lehigh University and received a degree in civil engineering. He also went on to attend John Marshall Law School to receive his J.D. law degree in three years with high honors. Bob served in the U.S. Army for the Corps of Engineers in Gaum and Korea for airfield construction. After his service, Bob moved to Whiting, IN, where he worked as the city engineer for 8 years. This job entailed road repair, sewer design and water plant operation. Bob had 40 years of service working as an engineer and maintenance supervisor for Amoco Oil; he traveled to Italy and India while they were constructing new oil refineries. Later when he moved to Grand Beach, MI, he was involved in the community. He served 8 years as Mayor of the village and well over 10 years as a council member. As well as 4 years as New Buffalo Township supervisor and Berrien County Sanitation Commisionor. Bob is survived by his wife Alice of 57 years; daughter-Elizabeth (Patrick) Grim-Vaughan and son-Stephen (Marcie Lang) Grim; and three grandchildren-Mallory, Simon and Robert. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Share Foundation-P.O. Box 400, Rolling Prarie, IN 45371, or to Misericordai Heart of Mercy-6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com A Celebration of Life is planned for April 18, 2020 at the Grand Beach Village Hall from 1:00-4:00pm Chicago time.