Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Grifka, Chester Jacob August 17, 2018
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Nelson House Funeral Home, Owosso, Michigan
Chester Jacob Grifka
December 2, 1940 – August 17, 2018
Chester Jacob “Chet” Grifka, 77, of Durand, passed away on Friday, August 17, 
2018.  Chet was born in Bad Axe, Michigan on December 2, 1940, to August and 
Theresa (Osentoski) Grifka.  He attended Ubly High School, and joined the 
railroad upon graduation.  He married the love of his life, Sylvia Sovis, on 
November 24, 1973, and was later with blessed with two lovely daughters.  Chet 
worked for Grand Trunk Western Railroad for 42 years, retiring as a Train 
Dispatcher.   He was also a member of the Army National Guard for six years. 

Chet is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Sylvia, of Durand; daughters 
Shelly Grifka of Belleville and Colleen (Brian) Buda of Brighton; two beloved 
granddaughters, his little shining stars, Madison and Alyssa Buda; brothers 
Euguene (Dorothy) Grifka of Bad Axe, Virgil Grifka of Mussey Township, and Duane 
(Connie) Grifka of Bad Axe; sisters Elaine Feige of Romeo and Judy (Terry) 
Sheridan of Warren; brothers-in-law, Tony (Eloise) Sovis of Montrose and Tom 
(Jan) Sovis of New Lothrop; and sisters-in-law Helen (Fred) Malik of Hilton Head 
Island (SC), Mary Chris Bull of Bluffton (SC), and Patricia (Gary) McNeill of 
Whitmore Lake; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

He is predeceased by his parents, August and Theresa Grifka; brothers Raymond 
and George; sister Geraldine Briolat; brothers-in-law Jim Bull and Eugene 
Briolat; and nephew Dennis Grifka.   In lieu of flowers, donations may be made 
to St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Durand, or to Easter Seals.
Published Nelson House Funeral Home, Owosso, Michigan


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