Bruce T. Grimm ’65

Bruce T. Grimm ’65 died April 18 in Potomac, Maryland, of complications from melanoma. Bruce came to Dartmouth from Bethesda, Maryland. He majored in economics, was a member of Tau Epsilon Phi, and was active in the Motor Sports Club. Following graduation he earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Pennsylvania. Bruce began his career at the Institute for Defense Analyses working on defense-related projects, including on-site work in South Vietnam. In 1972 he moved to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). His early work focused on developing and managing its econometric forecasting model. Later he worked on a wide variety of research projects and statistical analyses, with much of his work published in BEA and other economics publications. He received several medals from the commerce department for “superior service” before his retirement in 2016. Bruce also had a wide range of outside interests. He was a lifelong car enthusiast, beginning with his first Corvette, aptly named the Grimm Reaper. He enjoyed foreign travel, especially to historical sites in Italy, Greece, and Israel. He was an avid reader of nonfiction, an enthusiastic theatergoer, and longtime sports fan. He served for many years on the board of directors of the Bethesda Fellowship House. Bruce is survived by Karen, his wife of more than 50 years; daughter Elisabeth; granddaughter Mariela; and son-in-law Pablo. Bruce’s family suggests that donations in his memory be made to the Dartmouth College Financial Aid Fund.