Lawrence Eugene Gripka Obituary
The memory of Lawrence Eugene Gripka of Pierce City, Missouri, who passed away on June 20, 2024 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lawrence Eugene Gripka to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Gripka and Louise Gripka (Wimsatt). He is survived by: his wife Jeannette Gripka of Pierce City, MO; his daughters, Michelle "Shelly" Stellwagen (Bryan) of Pierce City, MO and Laura Apostol (Jay) of Monett, MO; his siblings, Edward Gripka (Pat) of Newalla, OK, Tom Gripka (Terri) of Pierce City, MO, Tim Gripka of Monett, MO, John Gripka of Pierce City, MO, Helen Eddingfield of Wentworth, MO, Betty Yale of Fayetteville, AR and Rita Cartmell of Wentworth, MO; his grandchildren, Christine Stellwagen, Abby, Jayden, Gabriella, Alexandra Apostol, Blake Tatsch and JJ Cavazos; his sister Dorothy Blinzler (Ronald); his siblings-in-law, Sheridan Eddingfield, Tom Cartmell and Glenda Hawkins (Joe); and his nephew Johnnie Lawson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic School in care of the funeral home.
