Ronald Crimm

Ronald Crimm
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2017
Preceded by	Jon Ackerson
Succeeded by	Jason Nemes
Constituency	47th district (1997–2003) 33rd district (2003–2017)
Personal details
Born	(1935-03-11)March 11, 1935 West Lawn, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	August 25, 2022(2022-08-25) (aged 87)
Resting place	Middletown Historical Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Phyllis Jane ​ ​ (m. 1958, died)​
Children	2
Residence(s)	Louisville, Kentucky
Alma mater	Shippensburg State Teachers College
Occupation	businessman

Ronald E. Crimm (March 11, 1935 – August 25, 2022) was an American politician from Kentucky.

Early life

Ronald E. Crimm was born on March 11, 1935, in West Lawn, Pennsylvania, to Jean (née Whitwam) and Ralph Crimm. He graduated from Shippensburg State Teachers College in 1957.[1][2]

Career

Crimm taught business education at Penncrest High School. He then worked in insurance.[1]

Crimm served in the Kentucky House of Representatives, which he was initially elected to in 1996, and was defeated in the 2016 primary by Jason Nemes.[3] A Republican, he represented the 33rd district. He was an alumnus of Shippensburg University, which he graduated from in business in 1957. Prior to his election to the house, he was chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Party, assuming the position in 1993. He was a former manager, teacher, and owner of Crimm Insurance.[2]

Personal life

Crimm married Phyllis Jane on August 23, 1958. His wife predeceased him.[1] They had two children, Cynthia and Scott.[1][4] He was a member of the Middletown United Methodist Church.[1]

Crimm died on August 25, 2022. He was buried at Middletown Historical Cemetery.[1]

References

1. "Ronald E. Crimm Obituary". The Courier-Journal. Louisville. August 28, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
2. Ron Crimm's Biography – Project Vote Smart
3. Loftus, Tom (17 May 2016). "Longtime state Reps. Riner, Crimm defeated". The Courier Journal. Louisville. Retrieved 29 October 2022.
4. Meet State Rep. Ron Crimm

Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Jon Ackerson	Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 47th district 1997–2003	Succeeded by Rick Rand
Preceded by Bob Heleringer	Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 33rd district 2003–2017	Succeeded by Jason Nemes