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Ernest Grilk Obituary
Ernest Walter Grilk
July 25, 1929-February 9, 2022
DAVENPORT-Ernest Walter Grilk, born in Davenport, Iowa, July 25, 1929, passed away 3:35 a.m., February 9th at NW Medical Center, Bentonville, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Werner.
Ernest attended Davenport Public Schools, served in the U.S. Navy, then attended Chicago Academy of Fine Arts He was winner of the coveted American Institute of Decorators Rorimer Medal in Interior Design and Decoration.
He married Gloria Febro, Fort Smith, Arkansas, July 26, 1953 and their children are Karen, Cynthia, and Cornelia. Their Grandchildren: Shaan, Mikhail, Sofia, Bryan, Carolyn, Neil, and Sarah.
He established Grilk Interiors and Fine Arts Gallery, located in historic Village of East Davenport worked in partnership with the Historic Society and the State of Iowa in establishing East Davenport as a Historic Site. His design work was both residential and commercial.
He was a member of Davenport Rotary Club, participating in Rotary's mentoring program in partnership with local courts. He was a member of a General Aviation Club, and a service Club to the YMCA called Y's Men. He was active in the YMCA's service organization, Y's Men and also the International Y's Men organization. Many delegates stayed in the Grilk home.
Ernest and Gloria joined St. John's United Methodist Church in Davenport, Iowa, where he served as Chair of committees, Administration Board, and teacher of an adult class before moving to Bella Vista, Arkansas.
As an amateur cellist, he played part of the family's concert celebrating his and Gloria's 50 wedding anniversary.
He built a 9 foot Grandfather Clock as well as designing furniture that was featured in the Merchandise Mart of Chicago, Illinois.
Ernest participated in the Photography's Salon in both color and black /white composition.
Graveside Service will be at Davenport Memorial Park, February 17th at 10:00.
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Barbara Belser
February 7, 2023
So sorry for your loss. I am Barbara Belser and I worked as receptionist and girl Friday for Ernest and Janet. I loved my job and Ernest was a kind man. Rest in peace
Jane Wormley Burner, P.E.O. Chapter BL, BV Arkansas
February 17, 2022
Loving thoughts and prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many.
Barbara Belser
February 15, 2022
So sorry for your loss. Earnest was a good man. I worked at Grilk interiors. Loved working for him.
Sara Rovine
February 13, 2022
He was the finest Designer ever. My mother (Alice Harpring) really enjoyed working with him on our home. They redesigned my room when I went away to college. It was fantastic. Rest in peace, Mr. Grilk.
Eloise and Jack Smit
February 13, 2022
Gloria, our sympathy to you and your family. We are in Arizona and not able to attend his service.
JUDITH ASHFORD
February 13, 2022
Ernie taught the Sunday School for the college students from the church in the summer -- I was in that class and really enjoyed that time of sharing with him. I continued to enjoy sharing with him through out my years at St John's. We missed both Ernie and Gloria when they moved to AK and always enjoyed their visits!
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