Service Information
John H. Griep, age 93, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home with his family by his side.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday April 30, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Glencoe Catholic Cemetery in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., and will continue 1 hour prior to the service all at St. Anastasia Catholic Church.
Knights of Columbus Service will be held Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 7:00 P.M., with a Prayer Service to follow at 7:30 P.M.
Memorials preferred to the St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson.
Obituary
John Herman Griep was born on October 19, 1931, in Glencoe, MN. He was the son of Herman and Gertrude (McCarthy) Griep. John was baptized as an infant on October 25, 1931, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth at St. George Catholic Church now known as the Church of St. Pius X in Glencoe. He received his education in Glencoe, and was a graduate of the Glencoe High School Class with the class of 1949.
On October 9, 1951, John was united in marriage to Bernadette “Bernie” Cecelia Krebsbach at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Stewart, MN. This marriage was blessed with 6 children; Lawrence, Steven, Patricia, David, Daniel, and Jay. John and Bernie made their family home in Glencoe, and later moved to Hutchinson. John and Bernie shared over 73 years of marriage.
John was employed as a Lineman at Northern States Power (now Excel Energy). John and Bernie also owned and operated Countryside RV Sales for 13 years. John was a member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as a Grand Knight. He was also a proud member of AA for over 53 years.
John enjoyed reading western books and playing cards. John and Bernie loved to go polka dancing and they were a part of the Polka Lovers Club and the PlaMor Dancers. John was an award-winning woodworker; he showcased his creations at local county fairs, and loved to gift his wood bowls he made to others. He enjoyed spending time outdoors and golfing. John and Bernie loved to travel, they enjoyed traveling the United States in their motorhome, spending winters in Yuma, AZ, and going on cruises. Time spent with his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends was time he cherished most. Blessed be his memory.
John is survived by his
Beloved Wife, Bernadette “Bernie” Griep;
Children, Steve (Maddy) Griep, Patty Braaten, Dave (Melanie) Griep, Dan (Denise) Griep, Jay (Desta) Griep;
Daughter-in-law, Mary Griep;
Grandchildren, Melissa Sharapova, Michelle (Paul) Shadle, Megan (Josh) Karg, Alicia Wendlandt, Jill Griep, Jenny (Pip Freeman) Griep, Erik (Justine) Griep, Lauren Griep, Ellison (Liles Repp) Griep, Jack (Laura) Griep, Mary Griep, Sella Griep, Gracie Griep;
Great-Grandchildren, Ruslan Sharapov, Ulrik Sharapov, Marina Sharapova, Hannah Karg, Kellen Karg, Alina Griep, Madelyn Griep, Lucille Griep, Carter Giesler, Isiah Susag, Benson Susag, Isabella Susag, Charlotte Sullivan;
Sister-in-law, Judy Krebsbach;
Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives, and Friends.
John is preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Herman and Gertrude Griep; Son, Larry Griep; Brothers, John “Jay” (Jeanne) Griep, Roy “Bud” Griep, and Myron Griep; Sister-in-law, Lorraine Olson; Niece, Susan Griep; Nephew, Terrance Griep; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Alfonse and Gertrude (Krippner) Krebsbach.
The family of John Griep would like to give their sincerest thank you to Lillian, the team at Allina Hospice, and the DAV for their wonderful care provided to John and his family during this very difficult time.
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