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Monsignor Kenneth F Grimes

Male 1931 - 2011  (80 years)


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  • Name Kenneth F Grimes 
    Prefix Monsignor 
    Born 14 Apr 1931  Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Died 15 Oct 2011  [1
    Notes 

    • Social Security Death Index about Kenneth F. Grimes
      Name: Kenneth F. Grimes
      Last Residence: 43220 Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
      Born: 14 Apr 1931
      Died: 15 Oct 2011
      State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951)

      Reverend Monsignor Kenneth F. Grimes, died on Saturday, October 15, 2011 at Mother Angeline McCrory Manor. The son of J. Colby and Rebecca (Ryan) Grimes, he was born in Columbus, Ohio on April 14, 1931. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Nancy Quinn, brother Daniel and nephew Msgr. Colby Grimes. He is survived by brother, Colby; sister, Suzanne Haney; and many nieces, nephews and their families. He attended St. Mary Magdalene School, Columbus and St. Charles High School and College, receiving a B.A. in Philosophy in 1953. He subsequently studied theology at Mount St. Mary of the West Seminary, Norwood, Ohio, from which he graduated in 1957, and studied at The Ohio State University where he received his Masters in Education in 1964. He was ordained to the Priesthood May 25, 1957 by the Most Reverend Edward G. Hettinger. In 1992 he was named Monsignor when His Holiness, Pope John Paul II, bestowed upon him the title Prelate of Honor. Monsignor Grimes served as assistant pastor at St. Francis De Sales Church, Newark (1957-60) while also teaching at Newark Catholic High School and serving as Chaplain of the Diocesan Committee on Scouting for Boys (1958-60). Instructor at Bishop Watterson High School, with residence at Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus (1960-64); instructor with residence at Bishop Ready High School (1964-65).He served as Principal of Notre Dame High School, Portsmouth (1965-70); Assistant Superintendent of Schools (1970-76) with residency at Holy Name Church (1970-71); Principal of Bishop Watterson High School (1971-76); Co-Pastor, St. Agatha Church, Columbus, (1976-78) and then Pastor (1978-86); Pastor of Our Lady of Peace Church, Columbus, (1986-2006) from which he retired from assigned priestly ministry. In addition to his devoted service to his parishes, as well as his many accomplishments in the field of education, Msgr. also served as Chaplain of the Ohio House of Representatives from 1973 to 1995. His appointment came as a result of his friendship with longtime House Speaker Vern Riffe. During his retirement, he lived and assisted at St. Andrew Church, Columbus. Msgr. Grimes will be remembered as a beloved pastor, principal, teacher, coach, son, brother, uncle and friend. Monsignor's body will be received at Our Lady of Peace Church, 20 E. Dominion Blvd., Columbus on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 2 p.m. where friends may call from 2-8 p.m. and again on Friday, October 21, 2011 from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Mass, which will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Bishop Frederick F. Campbell will be the principal celebrant, Bishop James A. Griffin and Bishop Robert Donnelly (a classmate of Msgr. Grimes) will concelebrate and Rev. Michael Watson will offer the homily. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery will take place after a bereavement meal hosted by Our Lady of Peace Church. In lieu of flowers. please consider a donation to the Msgr. Kenneth Grimes Endowment Scholarship Fund at Bishop Watterson High School or in his memory to St. Charles Preparatory School. Arrangements by EGAN-RYAN FUNERAL HOME, 403 E. BROAD ST. Visit www.egan-ryan.com for condolences.
      Published in The Columbus Dispatch from October 18 to October 20, 2011
    Person ID I96222  WVPioneers
    Last Modified 12 Jul 2012 

    Father Joseph Colby Grimes,   b. 2 Apr 1889, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 6 Aug 1962, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 73 years) 
    Mother Rebecca H Ryan,   b. 30 Dec 1899,   d. 19 Dec 1991  (Age 91 years) 
    Married 24 Jan 1923  Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Notes 

    • 1930 Columbus, Franklin, OH all born OH OH OH
      Grimes, Joseph C 40 md age 34
      Rebecca H 30 md age 24
      Nancy C da 5
      Daniel G son 3 9/12
      Joseph C Jr son 2 0/12

      1940 Columbus, Franklin, OH all born OH 1935: same house
      Grimes, Joseph C 51
      Rebbec H 41
      Nancy C da 15
      Daniel G son 13
      Colby J son 11
      Kenneth F son 9
      Nusan M da 1

      Joseph went to Columbus to work in the early 1900's. Jos. Colby. b. 4/2/1889 was married to Rebecca Ryan b. 12/30/1899. They were marriend in the Catholic church in Columbus 1/24/1923. They are buried in St. Jos. cemetary in Columbus Ohio. J.C. d. 8/6/1962 And Rebecca d. 12/19/1991 Their children were Nancy, Daniel, Kenneth, Colby and Suzanne. [Pamela Grimes]
    Family ID F24703  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Sources 
    1. [S399] SSDI.

    2. [S889] Pamela Grimes.