May God bless you and your...
I immediately recognize the name, Mel Groepel. I've heard my father mention it so many times over a 30+ year period, that I will never forget it. My father was John Gripe, who worked for Young America Homes, a staple in the Sonoma County home building industry, for so much of the 1960's-1980's. My father worked with Mel many times through business, and it was always a pleasure. Sadly, my father passed away in 2009, but if he were here today, I know he would be very disappointed to hear of...
Brett Gripe
January 16, 2010 | Santa Rosa, CA


