Mr. Griep was the owner operator of R&K Communications in Arvada from 2002 until his death.

He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Griep; and mother, Norma Kickhafer.

He is survived by one son, Ryan Griep, of Arvada; a daughter, Natalie Griep-Welles and husband Josh, of Arvada; his step-father, Roy Kickhaefer of White City; two brothers, Kevin Griep and wife Kim and Darin Kickhaefer and wife Teresa, all of Salina; three sisters, Jeanie Russell and Kathy Marker, both of Salina, and Bonnie Stoppel and husband Chris, of Kanopolis, Kan.; and two grandchildren, Payton Griep and Haley Welles.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at Ryan Mortuary 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401, where family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Griep’s services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the mortuary. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Salina.

Memorials are suggested to Payton Griep and Haley Welles Educational fund or the Salina Animal Shelter.