Ralph H. Grimshaw was born on an unknown date.
he died Monday, March 8, 1993. his recorded age was 84.
Ralph H. Grimshaw, age 84, of Worthington, Ohio, Monday, March 8, 1993 at the Ohio State University Hospital. Retired professor of Animal Science for OSU after 26 years. Mrs. Grimshaw began his career as a Vo-Ag instructor in Perry County; later served as the manager of the Cincinnati Livestock Producers in Highland County and served as an Extension Agent for Clinton County. From 1948-1989 he served as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Ohio State Sheep Improvement Association. 1952-1992 served as the Superintendent of the Ohio State Fair Sheet Department and was also inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame. And from 1989-1990 was the Executive Director for the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association and the Ohio Sheep and Wool Program. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Grimshaw. Survived by his daughters, Carol Patton of Whitehouse Station, NJ and Kathryn Grimshaw of New York City, NY.; three grandchildren; step-mother, Ellen Grimshaw of Lucasville, Oh.; three brothers; eight sisters and nieces and nephews. Member of the Worthington United Methodist Church. Funeral service 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 1993 at the Rutherford-Corbin Funeral Home, 515 High St., Worthington, with Rev. Robert Chiles officiating. Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Family request in lieu of flowers that memorial contributions be made to the Ralph H. Grimshaw Award, Animal Science Department of The Ohio State University.