Gregory Grimme
December 19, 1950 – September 6, 2009

DUNSEITH – Gregory Lee Grimme, 58, Katy, TX, and formerly of Dunseith; died Sunday, September 6, 2009, in Tomball, TX.

He was born December 19, 1950 in Rolette to Carl and Kathleen (Fassett) Grimme.  He was raised in Dunseith and graduated from Dunseith High School in 1968.  After graduation, he attended the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks.

He moved to California and worked in Walnut Creek for Cordis Dow in the plastic fabrication field.  His career led him to many destinations including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas where he designed and built commercial reverse osmosis water purifications systems, much of it tied to the oil industry.  In recent years, he travelled internationally with his work.  He made several trips and spent time in the Ukraine.  He was currently employed by ITS Engineered Systems, Inc. in Katy, TX.

Gregory was a giving person and felt empathy for others.  He enjoyed woodworking and built several clocks, and enjoyed hunting in North Dakota.

Family:  fiancé, Lynn Snider, Magnolia, TX; brother, Bill Grimme, Birmingham, AL; twin-sister, Gwen (George) Eltz, Spokane, WA; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and cousins.

Gregory was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Conley; and Dingo, his pet German Shepherd.

Funeral:  Thursday, September 17, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, Dunseith

Burial:  Riverside Cemetery, Dunseith

Memorials:  Memorials preferred to the Rolette County Historical Society or to Cypress Creek Christian Church, Spring TX.

Visitation:  Two hours prior to the service at the church.

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