GRIFFITH, Richard 1931-2018

GRIFFITH, CONRATH, GUMP

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 12/24/2018 at 10:35:38

Richard "Griff" Griffith, 87, of Waterloo, Iowa, died at ManorCare Health Services Thursday, December 20, 2018 following a short illness.

He was born July 21, 1931 in Des Moines son of Charles and Amanda Conrath Griffith. Griff graduated from Mason City High School in 1949 and then attended Mason City Junior College. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict.

He married Lois Ruth Gump July 6, 1951 in Oakdale, IA.

He operated Griff's Deep Rock & Car Wash for 23 years from 1958‑1981 and then was a Service Writer for Rydell Chevrolet’s Service Dept. retiring in 1996.

Griff attended St. Paul's United Methodist Church and was a member of VFW Post #1623 and American Legion Post #138 for many years. Griff enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren and attended all their sporting events, school programs, and other activities. He was interested in genealogy research. He had also been named Man of the Year in 2017 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church.

Griff is survived by his wife, Lois of Waterloo; two daughters, Catherine (Keith) Smith of Waterloo and Karen (Kevin) DeSerano of Evansdale; son, Eric (Janae) Griffith of Ankeny; 11 grandchildren, Jennifer (Tim) Jensen, Thomas (Lacie) Westendorf, Amy (Jeremey) Stevens, Leah Smith, Adam Smith, Bradley (Liz) DeSerano, Jordan DeSerano, Kelli DeSerano, Danielle DeSerano, Cameron (Rachel) Griffith, and Quincy Griffith; and nine great-grandchildren, Jocelyn, Fletcher, Chase, Chloe, Mayson, Natalie, Neela, Peter, and Gregory.

He is preceded by his parents; and three brothers, Jack, Don and Paul Griffith.

Services:
Friday, December 28, 2018 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 207 West Louise St., Waterloo

Cemetery:
Garden of Memories Cemetery with flag presentation.

Memorials:
St. Paul's United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Home website