Jerry Grim

Jerry Wayne Grim, 76, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at his home.

He was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Cape Girardeau to Morton W. and Betty Jo Tanner Grim. He and Joann "Jody" Grim were married Jan. 2, 1988, in Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death Sept. 2, 2020.

Jerry served in the Army during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1967.

He graduated from high school in San Diego, California, and received a bachelor's degree from Southeast Missouri State University.

His teaching career began at Puxico (Missouri) High School. He then taught art and civics at Notre Dame Regional High School. He also served as a coach in a number of sports including freshmen boys basketball, girls basketball, girls softball and golf.

His girls basketball teams made several state appearances and won the state championship in 2002; and the golf team also made it to state. Jerry received Coach of the Year twice for girls basketball and was named to the Missouri State Basketball Hall of Fame. He was also named to both the athletic and Performing and Visual Arts (PAVA) halls of fame at Notre Dame Regional High School.

He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral and Knights of Columbus Council 1111.

Survivors include four children, Steve (Renee) Grim of Sedgewickville, Missouri; Erin (Shannon Friedrich) Grim of Jackson and Jeff (Autumn) Grim, both of Jackson; and Brian (Sierra Shultz) Grim of Cape Girardeau; six grandchildren, Chelsey Welker, Brendan Wilkens, Dylan W. Grim, Addie Grim, Dylan M. Grim and Carleigh Grim; sister, Sandy Boulanger of Las Vegas, Nevada; brother, Jon (Teraca) Grim of Frisco, Texas; and sister-in-law, Cindy Grim of Denver, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother, Benji Grim.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Notre Dame Regional High School. Parish prayers will be at 7 p.m. with Knights of Columbus rosary immediately following.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Allan Saunders officiating. Interment with military rites by Missouri Honors Team will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to Notre Dame Regional High School, St. Mary's Cathedral or St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee, Missouri.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.