Donald W. Griffin Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald W. Griffin of Moline, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 31, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald W. Griffin to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Owen Griffin and Ruth Griffin (Case); his wife Elinor Jane Griffin (Larson); and his son Steven Griffin. He is survived by: his sons, Bruce Griffin (Mary) of Moline, Michael Griffin (Joni) of Moline and Mark Griffin (Julia) of Moline; his daughter-in-law Lisa Griffin; and his grandchildren, Michael Griffin (Tatum), Eric Griffin (Jennifer), Katie Trent (Jason), Stefanie Cooper, Brett Griffin (Cara), Christopher Griffin (Scott Rexroat), Amanda DeLaCruz (Jason), Daniel Griffin (Lindsay) and Emily Stene (Charles). He is also survived by seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wendt Funeral Home (1811 15th St Pl, Moline, IL 61265). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM at the Memorial Park Cemetery (5001 34th Ave, Moline, IL 61265). A celebration of life was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Viking Club of Moline (1450 41st St, Moline, IL 61265).
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to QC Paws (https://www.qcpaws.org), Moline M Men Club, or a charity of your choice.
