John Griffel Jr.

John H. Griffel Jr., 90, of Richmond, IL passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at White Oaks Assisted Living in McHenry, IL.

He was born August 7, 1929 to the late John H. and Mabel (Sweetland) Griffel Sr. in Waukegan, IL.  John married his wife Phyllis on July 13, 1951 in Waukegan.  She preceded him in death on November 29, 2016 after celebrating 65 years of marriage.

John is survived by his children, John M. Griffel, Tom (Geneane) Griffel, Janet (Scott) Laine and Julie Small; grandchildren, Brian (Meghan) Laine, Josh Laine, Jake Laine, Laura Laine, Daniel Small, Tyler Small, Rachel Small, Jamie Griffel and Matt Griffel; great grandchildren, Randall, Hailey, and Max Laine.

Services are private.

Inurnment will be at Warren Cemetery, Chapel of Peace Mausoleum.

Warren Funeral Home is assisting the family.