Merle R. Griffis's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2024 in West Unity, Ohio

Merle R. Griffis

December 9, 1930 - January 6, 2024 (93 years old)

West Unity, Ohio

Merle R. Griffis's obituary , Passed away on January 6, 2024 in West Unity, Ohio

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory

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Merle R. Griffis

December 9, 1930 - January 6, 2024 (93 years old)

West Unity, Ohio

Merle R. Griffis Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle R. Griffis of West Unity, Ohio, born in Lafayette, Indiana, who passed away on January 6, 2024, at the age of 93, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Merle Griffis and Mary Griffis (Chaney); and his sisters, Joan Murtaugh and Patty Horney. He is survived by: his wife Betty Smith (Lohse) of Bryan, Ohio; and his children, Stephen Griffis (Kathleen) of Advance, Terry Elliott of Perrysburg, Ohio, Connie Powell (Paul) of Spring Lake, Debbie Curtis (Rob) of Perrysburg, Ohio, Vicky Kline of Fayetteville, Tennessee, Tom Smith (Lisa) of West Unity, Ohio, Jayne McKanna (Joe) of Bowling Green, Ohio and Sue Martin (Jeff) of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Memorial contributions can be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, Williams County Habitat for Humanity or Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home & Crematory



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Trinity Lutheran Church
509 Center St, Bryan, OH 43506

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Jan 10

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Trinity Lutheran Church
509 Center St, Bryan, OH 43506

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Jan 10

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Floral Grove Cemetery

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