George Henry Griffin

Age 84 of Lewiston died Friday December 25 at his home surrounded by his family. George was born to Odin and Ruth (Hundorf) Griffin on June 25, 1931 in Rushford, MN. He farmed most of his life. He bought his own farm outside of Lewiston in 1962 and farmed it until his retirement in 1995. George was determined not to sit on the porch during his retirement. Instead he took to furniture making and making his own bio diesel fuel. He is lovingly remembered as a hard worker with a great sense of humor. He was a wonderful provider who always put others first.George married Mildred Steinfeldt and had 9 children; David (Gail) Griffin, Susan (Patrick) Durnen, Karen (Richard) Philipps, Kathryn Griffin, George Jr (Joanne) Griffin, Stephanie (Dave) Griffin, John (Kathy) Griffin, Jeff (Denise) Griffin, Cindy Potter. They later divorced and George married Diane Beirne and had 3 children; Robert (Crystal) Griffin, Jerry (Lisa) Griffin, Jamie (Cheri Petersen) Griffin. They also divorced then George met and married the love of his life Mary Schell Golish and had one child; Amanda (Chance Reps) Griffin. Mary had 3 children that George loved and treated as his own; Cheryl (Scott Rothering) Golish, Brian Golish, Donna (Ryan) Konkel. He has 39 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. George is also survived by his sisters, Rachel Heublien, Hazel Krohse, Judy (Don) Schultz; special person, daughter-in-law, Denise Griffin. George is preceded in death by his infant son, Tommy; granddaughter, Jessica; sister, Gladys Kohner.The visitation for George will take place Wednesday, December 30 from 12-4PM at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview. The funeral service will be Thursday December 31 at 12 PM with visitation 1 hour prior also at Hoff in Goodview. Interment Lewiston Public Cemetery 2PM Saturday, March 26th.