Karl R. Griffel, 60, Sheldon, IL, died on Friday, March 20, 2020, at Merkle-Knipprath Nursing Home in Clifton, IL. He was born on April 7, 1959, in Waukegan, IL, the son of Robert and Virginia Bussert Griffel. Karl married Donna McManaway on June 30, 2001 in Bourbonnais, IL.
Karl is survived by his wife Donna Griffel of Sheldon, IL and two daughters; Elizabeth Griffel and Samantha Griffel of Sheldon, IL. Also surviving are one sister and brother-in-law: May and Larry Puzzo of Wisconsin and his father-in-law and mother-in-law; Charlie and Betty Decker of Grant Park, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Karl had been a warehouse supervisor at Precionaire in Momence, IL. He had been a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Grant Park, IL.
Cremation rites have been accorded and memorial services will be held at a later date.