Obit of Frederick Lawrence Griese (g620) - Stephens County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Esther Lamb 9 Jul 1999 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities so long as all notices and submitter information is included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. ==================================================================== Surnames: Griese, Robben, Mermis, Mumford, Davis Frederick Lawrence Griese of Duncan, born Feb. 8 1909 in Walker KS to Joseph and Mary Robben Griese, died June 24 1999. He married Teckla Elizabeth Mermis on Aug. 31 1931. She preceded him in death on Nov. 17 1973. He then married Fern Mumford. He retired in July of 1972 from KAW Pipeline Co, following 37 years of service. He was an honorary member of the Knights of Columbus for 40 years, and a life member of BPOE where he served as a Chaplin for many years. Survivors include his wife of the home, a son, Darrel Griese of Snyder TX, two daughters, June Robben of Lakewook Colo. and Joan Griese Davis of Austin TX. , eight grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were in the Assumption Catholic Church with Father Marc J. Clifford officiating. Graveside service was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Russell KS with Father Charles Steier officiating. Prayer service was in the Don Grantham Funeral Home Chapel in Duncan. --------------------------------------------------------------------