Lloyd Douglas Griep was born to Ben and Inez (Fabel) Griep on April 13, 1939. He passed away at the age of 85, in the early morning hours of December 22, 2024, surrounded by family. 

In his early years, Lloyd attended the Rockford Country School in Rockford Township and graduated from Delano High School in 1957. 

After high school, Lloyd enlisted in the US Navy, serving in California on the USS Yorktown. He retired Second Class Aviation Electronics Technician – as he always said because of his love of numbers – after three years, nine months, and two days of service. He then went to college on the GI Bill, graduating with a four-year business degree in just two years and five months from St. Cloud State University. 

Throughout his career, Lloyd held many jobs in technology. The one he was most proud of was his time with Control Data. It was with Control Data that Lloyd was hired to work on the computer at the underground Pentagon to double its speed. About a week into the two-week project, President Kennedy was assassinated, and the project was put on the fast track. He and his team put the computer back together in less than 72 hours instead of the week they were originally given. Then, in 1972, Lloyd moved out of the world of technology and settled into his 42-year career working with State Farm. 

Lloyd married Dorothy (Broz) Griep on February 13, 1965. The two were blessed with three children and six grandchildren. A family that he loved very dearly and was extremely proud of.

Lloyd was a humble and generous person who enjoyed initiating experiences that brought people together. This was never more clear than in his love for his hometown, Delano. When he started working with State Farm, Lloyd made it a priority to give back to the community through his many years of charitable and philanthropic work. Many of the groups and organizations Lloyd started are still very much a part of Delano today and are still contributing to the community. 

Lloyd is survived by his three children, Nikki, Jason (Cay), and Kim (Mike Tasche), his six grandchildren, Skylar, Tanner (Bridget), Megan, Lydia, Ben, and Naomi, and the mother of his children, Dorothy Griep. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family, friends, and the Pat Jakobsen family. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, January 4th, 2025, at St. Mary of Czestochowa Catholic Church in Delano, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM with a 7:30 PM prayer service on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Iten Funeral Home in Delano, and continue from 9:30-11:30 AM with a 9 AM rosary service Saturday at the church, prior to the Mass. Inurnment with military honors in Calvary Cemetery, Delano, Minnesota.