Kenneth Grieb passed away on May 25, 2015. He had been a resident of the Touchmark community for the past two and half years. Kenny was born in Chicago, IL., On July 27th, 1930, to George and Jeanette Grieb. The family came out west the following year and established themselves in Helena; MT. Kenny spent most of his life here.
Kenny graduated with Honors from Helena High school in 1948. Shortly after, he began his long military career. First, with the Montana National Guard and then years later he went into the regular Army and was involved in the Government Selective Service System. During this time he was stationed in Washington D.C., Chicago, San Mateo and Santa Monica, He eventually retired at the rank of Colonel.
Kenny married his wife, Lois in 1962. Together they had many happy times and great adventures in their travels and later settled into their home in Sun Haven here in town. Lois passed away in 2008.
Kenny was an accomplished carpenter and enjoyed restoring antique furniture. Not only as a hobby but he worked for the Montana Historical Society as well. He was known as “Mr. Fixit” to his nieces, in Great Falls.
Kenny was preceded in death by his Wife, Lois; his parents; and his brother Russell, of Spokane. He is survived by his step-son, Mike Kauffman (Katie), Granddaughter Kelly Waltz (Mitch), Great grandson Jayden Waltz, Sister Eunice Grieb Bridges, of Helena, Brother Dick Grieb, of Great Falls and his numerous nieces and nephews around the country.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday June 3, 2015 at St. Mary’s Catholic Community, 1700 Missoula Ave , Helena, MT. A reception will be held immediately following the Mass. Full Military Honors Burial at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday June 3, 2015 at Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Memorials can be made in Kenny’s name to Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:10 pm
Wednesday June 3, 2015
St Marys Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Funeral Mass to 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday June 3, 2015
St. Mary’s Catholic Community,
,
Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 3, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison
Helena, Montana 59601
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
12:10 pm
Wednesday June 3, 2015
St Marys Catholic Community
1700 Missoula Ave
Helena, Montana 59601
Reception
Following the Funeral Mass to 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday June 3, 2015
St. Mary’s Catholic Community,
,
Military Honors
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 3, 2015
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison
Helena, Montana 59601
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John Schwendler says
My sincere condolences to his family.
His late lovely wife Lois, was cousin to my mother, Dorothy M. Schwendler (Schmitz).
Katie Meyer says
The highlight if my week was taking Ken communion from St. Mary’s. Ken always had an entertaining story to share of his life growing up in Helena, his lovely wife, who he missed dearly, or his career. Even as his health declined he always greeted me with a twinkle in his eyes and a smile on his face.
poirier's says
Want to send our thoughts an prayers to family , sorry we couldn’t attend, Kenny was a great guy, and good family friend , as his,- Lois,- an mom were best of friends in the day, we’ll remember good times,—- an I WILL especially never forget , Kenny giving my dad an I, a ride in a TANK , back when , i was pretty young, , just something, else,- to always remember him by.. along with that great smile…. THE POIRIER’S
Kathy Ericksen says
I was so sorry to see that Ken passed away. I wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. My mother, Donna Christie, lived at Touchmark for a couple years. I spent many hours chatting with Ken, and joking around with him each time I went to Touchmark. He had a wonderful smile, and the sound of his laughter made my day. My mother and I had many wonderful coffee breaks together. When my mother passed away at the end of March, I didn’t have the opportunity to see him! He was a very special friend to me, as well as to my mother. I will dearly miss him.