Eugene Enoch Grifka

Eugene Enoch Grifka, 90 years old of Bad Axe, passed away on December 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tyre, MI, on November 20, 1935, to the late August and Theresa (Osentoski) Grifka. He attended Hogsback Country School in Tyre, MI. Eugene later graduated from Bad Axe High School in 1973. 

Eugene honorably served our country in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He worked in road construction until 1959. He also worked at Universal Engineering of Bad Axe. Later, he worked at Active Industries in Elkton and Axly Tool & Bushing in Bad Axe. 

Eugene enjoyed camping by the lakeshore, going to garage sales, meeting with his coffee mates in Bad Axe, collecting tractors, gardening and spending time with his wonderful family. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus in Bad Axe.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife Dorothy Grifka (Parrish). They were married at St. Felix Catholic Church on October 24th, 1959. They were blessed with sixty-six years of marriage. He is survived by five children Perry (Michelle) Grifka of Grand Rapids, Dale (Lisa) Grifka of Bad Axe, Kerry (Sheila) Grifka of Ubly, Lori (David) Hart of Allendale, Lynette (Steve) Unruh of Oxford, and thirteen grandchildren: Allison (Scott) Aardema, David Grifka, Emily Grifka of Grand Rapids, Kiefer (Isabella) Thies of Pigeon, Kilian Thies (Fiancé Katie Ozorowicz) of Kingston, Adam Grifka of Sault Ste. Marie, Alex Grifka of Anchorage, Alaska, Andrea Grifka of Mount Pleasant, Shaun and Ryan Hart of Allendale, Claire, Courtney and Carter Unruh of Oxford, MI, as well as, three great grandchildren: Theodore and Eleanor Aardema of Grand Rapids and Dawson Ozorowicz of Kingston, Lance Thies of Pigeon.

He is survived by his one sister Elaine Feige of Romeo and two brothers Virgil Grifka of Capac and Duane (Connie) Grifka of Bad Axe.

He was preceded in death by his son Gregory Grifka of Bad Axe, parents August and Theresa (Osentoski) Grifka of Ubly, sisters Geraldine (Eugene) Briolat of Ruth and Judy (Terry) Sheridan of Sterling Heights and brothers Chester (Sylvia) Grifka of Durand and George (Diane/Kathy) Grifka of Ubly.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Hubert Parish/Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bad Axe with Fr. Yesu Mulakaleti officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 10:00 am until time of service at St. Hubert Parish/Sacred Heart Catholic church with burial to follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Bad Axe. 

Memorials in Eugene’s name may be offered to: Knights of Columbus of Bad Axe and

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com.