Billy M. Griese, 66, of Rochester, passed away at 3:30 AM, Thursday, October 27, 2016 at his daughter’s’ residence.

On January 3, 1950, Billy was born in Elwood to William and Isabell Brown Griese. He was one of 16 children.

Billy and Dora Blevins married and shared many life adventures. She preceded him in death.

Billy was a foreman for Townsend’s Tree Service.  In his free time, he could be found gardening, cutting wood and mowing. With an Old Milwaukee in hand, he enjoyed watching movies and westerns. Billy cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Billy is lovingly remembered by four daughters: Dorie See and husband Dan,  Sharon Lovelace, Janice Mollette, all of Rochester,  and Marlene Burks of Paintsville, KY; three sons: Thomas Mollette and wife Lynette of Mentone, Roger Mollett and John Mollett both of Paintsville, KY; three sisters: Delores Harris , Martha Combs, both of Wabash, and Bonnie Bullins of Warsaw; grandchildren: Roger Jr., Michael, Doug, Billy, Pam, Christopher, Shawn, Latisha, Shane, Chyenne, Loretta, Elizibeth, Timmy, Tommy; and numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceding Billy in death are his parents, wife and 12 siblings: Terry, Jerry, Robert, Richard, Melvin, Donald, Gene, David, Tina, Trina, Linda, and Violet.

Interment will be in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.