David Harold Griffin – Rochester

David Harold Griffin, 70 of Rochester passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, on March 11, 2020.

David was born on March 12, 1949 in Rochester to Harold and Madelyn Griffin. He attended St. John's Grade School and graduated from Lourdes High School in 1967. He then went to Winona State University, graduating in 1971 with education degree. He retired after over 30 years as a Grounds Foreman at IBM. He enjoyed mowing, and mowed more acres than could ever be calculated. On December 27, 1985 he married Rita Mary Kuisle at St. Bridget's Catholic Church. David was passionate about fishing, hunting, and the outdoors. He was a natural storyteller who captured the imaginations of all those listening. He deeply loved his family and friends, and enjoyed entertaining at his home. There was nothing he enjoyed more than spending time with and spoiling his nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife Rita Mary of Rochester, his brother James R. (Geraldine) Griffin of Rochester, and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gerald.

The Funeral Mass for David will be held on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 11:00AM at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Simpson, MN. Visitation will be held on Sunday,  evening, March 15, 2020 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the Mass at St. Bridget's.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Bridget's Catholic Church or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.