Aubrey W. Griggs, 74, died Thursday, April 23, 2020 at his home in Leo, IN.  He was born in River Haven, IN on October 3, 1945 to the late Aubrey C. & Marguerite (Townsend) Griggs.  He married Sandra Kaye (Bates) Roe on November 9, 1997 in Allen County, IN and she preceded him in death on September 7, 2008.

Surviving are step-children, Cheryl A. Roe of St. Louis, MO, Kelly Rae Roe of Mosinee, WI, Barbara Kay (Bob) Swaim of Leo, Lori (Randall) Miller of Leo and Julie (James) Kelley of Leo; 9 step grandchildren; brothers & sisters, Delores "Katie" Laux of St. Joe, Judy Anne (Martin) Anspach of St. Joe, Veda Sue (Bill) Mauller of Leo, Vickie Jean Miller of Grabill, Warren (Lucy) Griggs of St. Joe, Kevin (Jan) Griggs of Ft. Wayne, David (Pamela) Griggs of Auburn; sister-in-law, Karen Sue Griggs of Ashley.

He was preceded in death by brothers, Robert J. Griggs & Kerry Layne Griggs; brother & sister-in-law, William S. & Margaret E. "Peg" Griggs; sisters & brothers-in-law, Fletta & Eugene Zerns and Lois A & Marvin Stauffer; brothers-in-law, Charles "Chuck" Laux & Reuben Miller; nephew, Joe Ault and great nephew, Jason "JW" Griggs.

Wetz grew up in St. Joe, IN and graduated from Riverdale School in 1963.  Upon graduation, he joined the Navy and was a Vietnam Veteran serving on the USS Ranger.  After his release from the Navy in 1966, he joined the working force at Par-Tee Company in Spencerville, IN.  He worked as a supervisor until it closed.  He was one of 13 children with a multitude of nieces and nephews.  He loved sports especially Dodger baseball and Bobby Knight's IU Basketball.  He loved to argue politics and would bet you a quarter on anything.  He loved his family very much and whenever a new person joined the family, he always helped out with names on "Name That Relative".  He was also a member of the Leo American Legion Post 409.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a private family viewing and graveside service will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given for funeral expenses.