Charles "Chuck" Griggs

Charles "Chuck" Griggs, 80, of Fort Dodge passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Trinity Regional Medical Center. Private family services will be held at a later date. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family. Survivors include his devoted wife of 61 years, Rita of Fort Dodge, son Steve (Debbie) Griggs of Fort Dodge, daughter Lori Horn (Keith Streit) of Fort Dodge, Juli (Scott) Smith of Adel, 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and his sister-in-law Brinda Griggs. He was preceded in death by his parents David and Pearl (Brockman) Griggs, sister Charlene Schwering, her husband Don and his brother David Griggs. Charles Edward Griggs was born on August 23, 1939 in Lehigh. He was raised and educated there and graduated from Lehigh High School. On September 11, 1956 he enlisted with the U.S. Navy serving until his honorable discharge on August 22, 1960. While serving in the U.S. Navy he was united in marriage to Rita Ewing. The couple later made their home in Fort Dodge. Chuck loved spending time with his family more than anything else. He enjoyed riding his bike, working meticulously for hours in his yard, going to have pizza at the Community and coffee with his friends, especially Jim Ertl. He adored his dog Reggie. He was honored to serve both his Country and the Webster County community throughout his lifetime. Chuck was a longtime member of Holy Trinity Parish. The family would like to give a special thank you to Megan Mason for her care and compassion given to Chuck and the entire family. Memorials may be left to the discretion of the family.