Jim Grummel

Jim Grummel Sr.

My Dad

My dad was born on the 3rd of January, 1945 in Tiffin, OH. He married Mary, the love of his life in 1967 and they have been together ever since. I came along the very next year. Two years later, my sister Wendi was born and his family was complete. For years, I thought my dad wore a cape. He was my superhero. He inspired me to love the things he did: camping, classic cars, motorcycles, boating, hunting, and hockey… passions I still have to this day. He also loved the Green Bay Packers. He lost me on that one. His service in the Coast Guard inspired me to join the Navy. I know that made him proud. What made me proud was how he treated everyone around him. I don’t know anyone who didn’t like him. He was a fair boss, a good friend, a wonderful husband and a great dad. If I end up being half the man he was, I will be a truly great man indeed. Thank you, dad. We will all miss you.

We will honor the life of this great man on September 30th, 2025, at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo, with a visitation from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and a short service after. In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Cherry St. Mission and to H.O.O.V.E.S.