James R. Griffin Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James R. Griffin of Rochester, Minnesota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on July 29, 2025 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harold Griffin and Madeline Griffin; his brothers, Gerald and David; and his stepdaughter Susan Vroman Bernard.
He is survived by: his wife Geraldine Lorsung Vroman; his children, Michael (Judy) of Sun City, AZ, Brian (Denise) of Albany, NY and Maureen of Show Low, AZ; his stepsons, Richard Vroman (Jennifer) of Louisburg, NC and Daniel Vroman (Cherie) of Plymouth, MN.; and his stepgrandsons, Noah Vroman, Elijah Vroman, Jonah Vroman, Jessie Paynter (Cassis), Nathan Paynter and Dylan Paynter. He is also survived by three step great-grandsons.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the St. Pius X Catholic Church (1315 12th Ave NW, Rochester, MN 55901). A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 23rd 2025 at 12:30 PM at the same location.
