Richard G. Griner

GRINER, Richard G. (Dick) Vicksburg Richard G. Griner passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, following a brief stay at Rose Arbor. Dick was born on August 23, 1925, in Schoolcraft, Michigan, and resided in Vicksburg most of his life. Dick was a proud veteran of World War II, 67th Armored Regiment Recon Company, having served in Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Berlin Invasion. He received the Eame Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars, the good Conduct Ribbon, Belgium Fouragere Award, and the WW II Victory Medal. Dick retired from the Upjohn Company in 1985 after 32 years of employment. He was well known as a handyman and spent many of his retirement years doing carpentry work for friends and family. He served many years as a Vicksburg Volunteer Fireman, and also served on the Fireman's Volunteer Diving Team. Dick was a member of VFW Post 5855, the American Legion, the American Legion Drum and Bugle Core and for many years sang and danced in the Vicksburg Rotary Showboat. Dick's family was very special to him, and he especially loved and enjoyed time with his granddaughter Amy. He is survived by his wife of 63-years, Jean (Miller) Griner; his daughter and son-in-law Carolyn and Don Hippen; his granddaughter Amy (Hippen) Saunders and Grant Saunders whose help and friendship he so appreciated. He is also survived by his brother James (Leona) Griner of California; cousins Joyce Pancake and Phyllis Bertch; as well as numerous sister-in laws and brother-in-laws. He was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Griner, brother-in-law Robert Nimmo, and cousin Barbara Bowers. Per Dick's wishes Cremation has taken place. There will be a graveside service at Ft. Custer National Cemetery on Tuesday, September 14, at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice Care of Southwest Michigan. Friends may share a memory online at: www.avinkcremation.com. Arrangements handled by Avink Funeral Home Cremation Society of Schoolcraft.