Monday, December 15th, 2014
John Griesdorn
John E. Griesdorn, 67, Versailles, passed away at 11:22 p.m. Dec. 11, 2014, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Piqua.
He was born Jan. 16, 1947, in Greenville, to Edwin "Jiggs" and Mary Jane Treon Griesdorn. On Feb. 20, 1971, he married Marilyn Ecabert, who survives in Versailles.
Also surviving are four children, Sheri (Alec) Broadfoot, Powell, Brian (Lori Schlater) Griesdorn, Versailles, Kimberly (Bret) Ayers, Coldwater, and Eric Griesdorn, Versailles; 10 grandchildren, Maggie, Cameron and Natalie Broadfoot, Zachary, Katelyn and A.J. Griesdorn, and Emma, Paige, Mason and Lauren Ayers; a brother, Robert (Gina) Griesdorn, Piqua; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Deceased is a granddaughter, Taylor Marie Griesdorn.
He retired from General Motors Department 32 after 32 years. He was a member of St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, and the Eagles. He was a social member of The Versailles Vets Club.
Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Denis Catholic Church, Versailles, the Rev. Jim Simons officiating. Burial will follow at St. Valbert Cemetery, Versailles.
Calling is 2-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9-10 a.m. Wednesday at Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles.
Memorials may be given to the Versalles Veterans Honor Guard or the Center for Neurological Development, Burkettsville.
Condolences may be sent to www.zecharbailey.com.
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