William John Griffis

September 10, 2024 at 2:15 p.m.


William John Griffis, 79, a long time Rushville resident and businessman passed away September 8, 2024 in Indianapolis.  Bill was born April 14, 1945 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to James and Kathleen (Richter) Griffis.  He was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School and attended the University of Wisconsin.  He married Sherri Fuller on July 11, 1982 and she survives.

Bill owned and operated Capital Planning Associates in Rushville for over 40 years.  He was active in the Rushville Rotary Club and enjoyed his involvement with the Stock Market Club at Rushville Elementary.

He knew his way around a pool table and enjoyed watching football, especially the Indianapolis Colts.   He and Sherri had spent Spring Break at St. Pete beach for the past 40 years.

Bill will be missed by his wife, Sherri, of Rushville, sons, Patrick and Kirk Griffis of Las Vegas, daughters, Nikki Griffis of Las Vegas, Kristi (Jeff) Bruns of Rushville and Erin (Scott) Garriott of Indianapolis, brothers, James and Dennis Griffis of Arizona, grandchildren, Devon Griffis, Antoine Anderson-Griffis, Austin (Morgan) Bruns, Spencer Bruns (Claudia Schwitz), Parker Bruns, Ella, Mae and Weston Garriott and great-granddaughters, Jamiyah Washington and Kennedy Bruns.  

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 in Moster Mortuary, Rushville with Pastor John Wall presiding.  Friends are welcome to visit the family from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday in the mortuary.  Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville Rotary Club, Rush County Community Foundation or to Rush County Victim’s Assistance.

Paid obituary

William John Griffis, 79, a long time Rushville resident and businessman passed away September 8, 2024 in Indianapolis.  Bill was born April 14, 1945 in Lancaster, Wisconsin to James and Kathleen (Richter) Griffis.  He was a 1963 graduate of Lancaster High School and attended the University of Wisconsin.  He married Sherri Fuller on July 11, 1982 and she survives.

Bill owned and operated Capital Planning Associates in Rushville for over 40 years.  He was active in the Rushville Rotary Club and enjoyed his involvement with the Stock Market Club at Rushville Elementary.

He knew his way around a pool table and enjoyed watching football, especially the Indianapolis Colts.   He and Sherri had spent Spring Break at St. Pete beach for the past 40 years.

Bill will be missed by his wife, Sherri, of Rushville, sons, Patrick and Kirk Griffis of Las Vegas, daughters, Nikki Griffis of Las Vegas, Kristi (Jeff) Bruns of Rushville and Erin (Scott) Garriott of Indianapolis, brothers, James and Dennis Griffis of Arizona, grandchildren, Devon Griffis, Antoine Anderson-Griffis, Austin (Morgan) Bruns, Spencer Bruns (Claudia Schwitz), Parker Bruns, Ella, Mae and Weston Garriott and great-granddaughters, Jamiyah Washington and Kennedy Bruns.  

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 13, 2024 in Moster Mortuary, Rushville with Pastor John Wall presiding.  Friends are welcome to visit the family from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday in the mortuary.  Burial will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rushville Rotary Club, Rush County Community Foundation or to Rush County Victim’s Assistance.

Paid obituary

Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092

e-Edition


e-edition

Sign up


for our email newsletters

Weekly Top Stories

Sign up to get our top stories delivered to your inbox every Sunday

Daily Updates & Breaking News Alerts

Sign up to get our daily updates and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox daily

Latest Stories


Pats downed by Indians in matinee
Union County’s homecoming was all set for Friday until Helene had different plans. Traces of the hurricane came to the area and postponed dozens of games around Indiana. The Patriots’ tilt with Union City was one of those and the two sides kicked off Saturday afternoon in misty conditions.

Gillman returns to state finals
Union County senior Peityn Gillman has done it once again.

Liberty Church Celebrates Monumental 200 Years of Service
This past Saturday, Edwards Memorial United Methodist Church celebrated 200 years!

Nasty weather can’t slow down Cats
GREENSBURG – The rain was coming down in sheets at times Friday night, thanks to traces of Hurricane Helene, but it wasn’t nearly enough to deter the Franklin County Wildcats from hanging a 17th-straight loss on the Greensburg Pirates.

Preserving history: Franklin Co. Historical Society presents program on Goodwin Family
The Franklin County Historical Society will present a program on the four generations of the Goodwin Family of Brookville who were instrumental in the founding of the Brookville Methodist Church, the Brookville Bank, the Brookville Telephone Co., the restoration of the Whitewater Canal, and the restoration of three historic churches and more.