Alan F. Grismer

Alan F. Grismer, 68, of Kingsford, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 19, 2019. Alan was born on Sept. 12, 1950 in Kingsford, MI to Harvey & Janet (Fish) Grismer. He graduated from Kingsford in 1968. Alan was a route driver for Canteen Vending where he serviced vending machines for Grede, the postal service, Mead paper in Escanaba, Marinette Marine and other locations, which is where he got the nickname Hamburger Al. Alan and his wife Linda enjoyed fostering many children and taking them in as their own. One of Alan’s favorite things was the Green Bay Packers. He was cranky when they lost and crazy when they won. He collected NFL football cards and has over 10,000 of them that are all categorized, sorted, and some autographed. He enjoyed nature, bird watching, and lying outside in his hammock. He also enjoyed helping his wife plant flowers around the whole house and gardening. Alan assisted his wife as a Cub Scout leader, and they both enjoyed their SAY Soccer League, where he enjoyed coaching the kids. Alan was a devoted family man who spent his life caring for his wife, sons and daughter. He was a loving husband and father who taught us about hard work and the value of having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He was a member of First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain and enjoyed being a leader for the junior high youth group with his wife. Alan was survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Linda; two sons, Jamie (Trish) Cahee and Ryan (Anne) Grismer; one brother, Ron Grismer, and 6 grandkids, Zane Cahee, Zoe Ketola, Alex Ketola, Riley Grismer, Cullen and Lily. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister, one daughter, Bambi Joy Grismer, and his stillborn son, Jacob John Grismer. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at First Covenant Church in Iron Mountain. A service will be at 12:00 pm, officiated by Tom Lach, with a lunch to follow. We encourage you to celebrate Alan’s joy of football by wearing your favorite NFL clothing. (No Lions fans allowed :) Condolences may be expressed to the family of Alan Grismer online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements.

Alan F. Grismer

September 12, 1950 - February 19, 2019