SCOTTSDALE, Az. – Richard G. Grittman passed away on Feb. 23, 2019 at Honor Health Hospital, Scottsdale, AZ, surrounded by the love of his immediate family. Richard was born in Beloit, KS. He attended Beloit High School and immediately joined the USMC (1955-1963). He was a true Marine. The slogan, Once a Marine, always a Marine was his motto. He was employed by the Telephone Co. for 45 years, starting with Mountain Bell in 1960 as a cable splicer and retired as a second level manager. His outgoing personality allowed him to make conversations and friends with total strangers. He was a very kind, wonderful person that touched the lives of the people he met in a special way. He loved to travel, especially to the small town of Acton, Ontario, Canada. He was a member of the American Legion Post 44, Scottsdale. He was the beloved husband and friend of Lorraine for 59 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents Irene and Martin, In-laws Matt and EdnaJudie Tyler, brothers LonnieLarrie and Raymond. He is survived by sisters Charlene Robinson and Marlene (Gail – Deceased) Nielson and several nieces and nephews.. A special thanks to his sister and nieces for their special care - Javette, Kollette, Marlene and Christina along with Honor Health Shea, ICU and 5th floor, Sage Hospice, Touching Hearts Agency, AZ Home Health, Pueblo Norte Rehab Center.
A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, March 1st at 11AM with visitation 1 hour prior at Messinger Mortuary, 7601 E. Indian School Rd., Scottsdale, with burial to follow. Semper Fi.
