Date of Birth:
Saturday, July 18, 1925
Date of Death:
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Age:
84 years old

Vincent H. Griggs

A Memorial Mass for Vincent H. Griggs will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 at Resurrection Catholic Church, with the Rev. LaVern E. Trocinski officiating.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military rights by the American Legion Post 107.

Mr. Griggs, 84, of Kasson, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Prairie Meadows Assisted Living in Kasson, MN.  He was born July 18, 1925, in Graettinger, Iowa to Herbert Eli Griggs and Ruth Hildred Franson.

He served in the United States Army from November 1, 1944 to May 2, 1946.

Vincent married Marilyn Rose Miller on July 21, 1947 in Ruthven, Iowa.

He was a charter member of Resurrection Catholic Church and a member of the American Legion for many years.  Vincent enjoyed Golden Gloves Boxing as a young man and watched boxing matches on television through the years.  Mr. and Mrs. Griggs traveled throughout North America in their motor home, visiting every state except Hawaii.

Vincent is survived by his wife; sons, James “Jay” (Margaret Ontl) Griggs of Hudson, WI; David (Linda) Griggs of Rochester; one sister, Lavon Fieseler of Eyota, MN; grandchildren, Anthony “Tony” (Tracy) Griggs of Duluth, MN, Malyssa (Elliot) Woodward of Minneapolis, MN, Jayson (Melissa) Griggs of Ellsworth, WI and 6 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas Griggs and sister, Lora Staver.

Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Macken Funeral Home, and one half hour prior to the service at the church Monday.

Memorials are preferred to South Eastern Minnesota Honor Flight for Veterans or Resurrection Catholic Church.

Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.