Jerry Lee Grinnen, 42
Jerry Lee Grinnen, 42, of Old Route 18 Wampum, New Beaver Borough, died on Thursday, July 29, 2010, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born Nov. 29, 1967, in New Castle, he was a son of the late Gerald C. ‘Jerry’ Grinnen, who passed away Oct. 3, 2005 and Margaret ‘Peg’ Grinnen of Wampum. He was married to Vickie Ice Grinnen for 23 years.
He operated Jerry’s Greenhouse in Wampum for many years. He also logged and was a heavy equipment operator for Engineers Local 66. He was affiliated with the Wampum United Methodist Church.
Jerry loved hunting and vegetable and flower gardening. He especially enjoyed time with his children and grandchildren.
In addition to his mother and his wife, survivors include two sons, Adam Grinnen and his fiancé, Shannon Hall, of Orrtanna, Pa., and Briar Patrick Grinnen at home, a daughter, Amanda Grinnen and her fiancé, John Baker, of Wampum, sister, Sue and Ron Anderson of Wampum and two grandchildren, Madison and John Baker III.
Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow at the Marshall Funeral Home, 341 Main St. Wampum. A service will be held at the funeral home at 2 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. David Alleman of the Wampum United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will follow in Clinton Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
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Prayers & condolences for Jerry & his family! I knew him from high school & was saddened to hear of his passing. Keep each other close to get through your sadness!! <3
From Anna Marie Rader of Hillsville, PA on July 29, 2010
To the entire Grinnen Family:I was so shocked to hear of Jerry Lee's passing.Please accept my sympathy & know that my thoughts & prayers are with you all.Jerry was a character & I have alot of wonderful memories of our childhood. He will be sadly missed.
Rhonda Mills-Brown
From Rhonda Brown of New Castle, PA on July 30, 2010
Our deepest sympathy go out to Jerry's entire family, especially his wife, children and grandchildren. I've known him most of my life. He was in my car pool during kindergarten and on my bus route during school. He will be greatly missed! With deepest Sympathy, The Van Kirk family
From Julie Van Kirk of Enon Valley, PA on July 30, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of Jerry's passing. I knew him from grade school and all the way up through high school. Please accept my deepest sympathy and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
From Danielle Armstrong-Radel of Sunbury, Pa, PA on July 30, 2010
To the entire Grinnen Family especially Vicki, Adam, and Amanda I was deeply sadden to hear of Jerry's passing, Please except my sympathy and please remember all of the good times. I know there were many.
From Ann Bennett Walter of New Castle, PA on July 30, 2010
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the whole family. I attended High School with Jerry and he was of those people that could always make you laugh. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
From Tammy Hill-Scurlock of New Castle, PA on August 1, 2010
To Jerry's family, I was very shocked and saddened by your loss. He was a person of much value and incredible character. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you. May he now rest in peace and may God bless your entire family.
From Julie of New Castle, PA on August 9, 2010