Andrew “Andy” Everett Gripp, 74, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Sunday, January 15th 2023 after a 3-year battle with prostate cancer.
Andy was born the youngest of three children to Marvin and Dorothy Gripp on August 18, 1948 in Anoka Minnesota. He married his wife and love of his life, Joyce Sutherland, on October 21, 1983. They spent the majority of years in the Anoka area until retirement when they settled up north in Motley Minnesota. Andy wore many titles: husband, dad, friend, car enthusiast, karaoke king, and perhaps most notably, smart aleck. His quick humor could get him out of trouble almost as quickly as it got him into trouble. He was loved and cherished by many and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Dorothy Gripp as well as his siblings Marvin Jr. "Butch" Gripp and Judyth Katzner. He is survived by his wife, Joyce (Sutherland-Gripp); his three children, Dale Hansen (Megan), Tabitha Sikkink (Chad) and Andrea Petersen; two grandchildren, Justin and Krystal; and 4 great-grandchildren.
Celebrating Andy - Saturday, May 20th 2023
A graveside burial service officiated by family friend Jim Kaup will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Nowthen at 11am. Please park in the hay field that is off of the west end of the driveway that loops through the cemetery. The celebration of life gathering will begin at 4pm at the Ten-Hi in Motley. We invite you to join us for pizza, beverages, music and fellowship. Please bring your favorite stories, memories and photos to share.
Lakeview Cemetery - 11:00am, 7400 Old Viking Blvd NW, Nowthen, MN 55330, (763) 245-4864
Ten-Hi - 4:00pm, 133 Highway 10 S, Motley, MN 56466, (218) 352-6310
Thank you for being with us during this difficult time. Your support, love and concern has meant the world to us. In lieu of flowers, please consider a small donation to help the family cover hospice care and funeral expenses.
Lodging Options:
Near the burial service in Nowthen:
- Country Inn & Suites 18894 Dodge St NW Elk River, MN 763-241-6990
- Comfort Suites 6440 US-10 Ramsey, MN 763-323-4800
Near the celebration of life in Motley:
- Timberlake Hotel 1212 NE 2nd Ave Staples, MN 218-895-1300
- Eastwood Inn 900 Highway 10 S. Motley, MN 218-352-6386
- Auger’s Pine View Campground 34052 Auger Rd Motley, MN 888-705-5253
Arrangements entrusted to SUMMIT Funeral & Cremation
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