Surviving Mr. Grippen are one daughter and son in law, Judith and Leonard Anderson of Young Harris, one son and daughter in law, Walter Raymond and Joyce Lique of Hamilton, OH., seven grandchildren, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will follow in the Orange Center Cemetery in Orange, CT. where he will rest next to his beloved wife Carol. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation in memory of Mr. Grippen.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com