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William Kelly (Will) Grommes

Posted 2017-11-06 by Judy Wight Branson
The Daily Courier, Prescott, Arizona
Sunday, November 5, 2017, page 7a

Will Grommes died Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was
76 years old.

He is survived by his wife, Dott; children, Trevor, Kelly, Michael;
sister, Sylvie Crockett; six grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.

Will was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and moved to Phoenix when
young. He graduated from Washington High School in 1959 and attended
Phoenix College and ASU. Will was an electrical Engineer and started
W.K. Grommes Company. He moved to Prescott Valley in 1999 where he
lived until his death. He was proud of his children and
grandchildren and enjoyed giving them rides on his tractor when they
visited. He loved people and enjoyed talking with and making new
friends. His interest and hobbies were restoring classic cars and
traveling. He had served on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army
and volunteered at the San Diego Zoo. He enjoyed ‘Taco Tuesday’ — a
chance to get together with high school buddies and friends and
“Brown Bag Wednesday” — a get together with car guys to discuss
their car projects.

He will be missed by his family and friends. Memorial gifts should
be made to the Salvation Army in Prescott Valley. Visit
www.hansenmortuary.com for online condolences.

Information provided by survivors.




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