Griffith Raetz

Griffith (Griff) Allen Raetz, age 63, died June 19, 2018, following a brief illness at St. Mary’s Hospital.

Griff was born August 4, 1954 in California.  He was the son of the late Warren and Evelyn Raetz.  He attended Chaffey High School in Ontario, CA.

Griff was a veteran of the US Army, having served as a SPC4, in the Vietnam War from 1972-1975.  He enjoyed Harley riding and football.  Everyone was Griff’s friend.  He had a wicked sense of humor and loved to laugh.  He loved his family and tried to always see the good in others.

Griff is survived by his wife, Tammy Raetz, Grand Junction, CO, daughter Rachel Wyles-de Ryk, Fontana, CA, sons Nathan (Emily) and Jake (Dawn) of Grand Junction, CO.  He is also survived by his sister Connie (Bill) Matunas, Blue Jay, OK, brothers Jerry, Grand Junction, CO and Garrett (Gail) Green Valley, AZ, and four grandchilden.

Memorial Services will be July 5, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery of Western Colorado, 2830 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Please consider making memorial contributions in Griff’s name to: VA Medical Ctr, 2121 North Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501   or Women’s Recovery Center, 2800 Riverside Parkway, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Services have been entrusted to Brown’s Cremation and Funeral Services.