Phillip Arthur Grimpe

Phillip Arthur Grimpe, 70, of Noblesville, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2016 at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born on June 16, 1946 to the late Gilbert and Mable (Spear) Grimpe in Canton, Ohio.
Phil was an Army veteran who served in Vietnam with the 82nd Artillery group, and received a Purple Heart. He retired from Ford Motor Company on January 1, 1999 after 34 years. Phil was an avid softball player, playing for Walter's Cafe in Canton, Ohio in the 70's and 80's, the Indiana Legends, and many teams in Florida. He was inducted into the Indiana Softball Hall of Fame in 2008.
A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Phil is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia A. (Block) Grimpe; son Steven, wife Gretchen, and daughter Sage; son Michael, wife Casey, and daughters Kahla and Ashley; and daughter Julia Maienbrook, husband Michael, and children Samantha, Hannah, Allison, and Andrew.
Services will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with visitation from 5:30 pm to the time of service. Rev. Stanley R. Sutton will officiate.