Patty Grimm, 52, was killed on October 3, 2019, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Wausau, Wisconsin. She managed the cemetery and was widely remembered for kindness, a passion for local history, and work helping grieving families. The shooting occurred at the cemetery where she worked.

A former employee, Henry V. West, 64, is alleged to have opened fire, fatally wounding Grimm and injuring two others. One of the wounded was William Buhse, 60, a cemetery employee who sustained critical injuries. West had been terminated from his groundskeeping position at the cemetery years earlier.

West was taken into custody and charged with first-degree intentional homicide for Grimm’s death and two counts of attempted homicide. Friends and colleagues described Grimm as a devoted wife and mother and a champion for her family and community.

If anyone knew Patty, worked at Pine Grove Cemetery, or has information about the events of that day, please share what you remember.