Wayne William Griffin, 73, of Eldridge, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Genesis East Medical Center. A visitation will be held from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Runge Mortuary. Private services will be held, with burial in Davenport Memorial Park. Memorials may be made in his name to the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the MS Society. Condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com.
Wayne was born Sept. 9, 1949, in Dover, Del., to William and Ruth (Minner) Griffin. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Mohr, on June 27, 1971, in Oxon Hill, Md. He served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam, rising to the rank of sergeant, and was stationed at the Marine Barracks 8th and I in Washington D.C. Following his service, he was an active member of the American Legion. Wayne had been employed for 30 plus years at Martin Equipment in Milan, Ill., prior to his retirement.
Wayne had a passion for buying and trading cars and trucks. He had a strong love for his family, especially his granddaughter.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Griffin; son, Bruce (Sandra) Griffin; granddaughter, Lauren Griffin; brother, Jay Griffin; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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