William Wallace Grimm of Coupeville, Washington, passed away on July 18, 2016. He was 92. His loving wife, Barbara, survives him. Mr. Grimm was born in Kelso, Washington, son of Kenneth and Winnifred Grimm. He was a professional land surveyor who operated his own company in the Truckee and Reno areas for many years before retiring to Coupeville. He taught land surveying at the Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno, Nevada.

He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a gunnery instructor on bomber aircraft. He was an avid reader and enjoyed writing about his personal experiences. Mr. Grimm attended California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo before entering the Army. He later received a JD in law in San Jose, California.

Family and friends gathered at his home on July 25, 2016 to celebrate his life. William had a long and productive life. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends whom he enjoyed immensely.