Gerald Lee Griffin

ROCHELLE, IL ~ Gerald Lee Griffin, 78, passed away at Advocate Lutheran General of Park Ridge, IL on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on February 4, 1946, in Pecatonica, IL, the son of Donald & Clara (Whaley) Griffin. Gerald worked for E.D. Etnyre Co. for years before moving to Ipsen of Rockford. He spent the next 38 years with Ipsen as a proud journeyman welder, until his retirement at the age of 63. After his retirement he would spend his time at home tinkering with projects around the house and garage. He loved to spend time outdoors gardening and feeding animals that would find themselves near his home. He is preceded in death by his parents Donald & Clara. He is survived and missed by his three children Daniel Griffin of Chana, IL, Drew Griffin of Madison, WI, Nancy Eve of Harveysberg, OH; brothers Garry Griffin of Oregon, IL, Larry (Judy) Griffin of Haines, OR; grandchildren Tabitha (Brandyon) McMillian, Smantha Rice and Alayna Carson; great-grandchild Vada; step-great-grandchildren Skyler and Ryann; nieces Sally and Sarah; and nephews Rick, Gabe, and Ron Griffin. A visitation will take place at Farrell Holland Gale funeral home of Oregon, IL on Friday, August 16, 2024, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM. After the visitation, a celebration gathering will take place to honor Gerald’s memory. Gerald will then be laid to rest near his parents, at Oakwood Cemetery of Mt. Morris, IL.