Andrew D. Griffin Obituary
Andrew Dion Crispin Griffin, 69, a proud Evanston resident and Northwestern graduate, died peacefully on February 27 in the treehouse apartment where he lived with his beloved wife. Andrew was born on September 7, 1956 at Evanston Hospital. He went to Orrington School and competed on the debate team at Evanston Township High School. He received his B.A. in Philosophy from Northwestern University, his M.A. in English Literature from Northeastern Illinois University, and completed postgraduate work at Loyola University of Chicago.
While at Northwestern, Andrew gave his life to Jesus and dedicated himself to spreading the Gospel. He served the Lord as a missionary in Bangladesh and as a bible teacher for countless international students in the Chicagoland area. He married the love of his life, Wendy Elaine Griggs, in 1981 and then joyfully welcomed the arrivals of his son Andrew Augustine and daughter Wendy Maria.
Andrew had a formidable intellect that was masked by his humble and gentle spirit. He employed his God-given gift with the written word as a copywriter for multiple publishing houses, fundraiser for Seabury Seminary, and as a member of the staff of First Presbyterian Church. More importantly, he instilled in his children a love of learning and inspired them to pursue the truth of the Bible, no matter the cost.
Andrew Griffin is survived by his devoted wife Wendy; dearest sister Dorty; well-loved son Andrew, his wife Paola, and daughter Wendy; four adoring grandchildren Victoria, Andrew, Carinna, and Caden; sisters-in-law Dorothy and Joan; and nephew Matthew and nieces Allison, Marion, and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his father Leland; mother Dorothy; supportive brother Charles; and brothers-in-law David and Geordan.
Memorial Service 3:00 pm Saturday, March 7, 2026 at the Walker Chapel of the First Presbyterian Church 1427 Chicago Avenue, Evanston.
Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Evanston Funeral & Cremation, Roland F. Weis director. Info 847 866-8843, condolence and guestbook at evanstonfuneral.com https://www.evanstonfuneral.com/obituary/Andrew-Griffin
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Phillip Neuberg
Wow! So sorry to learn of Andy Griffin's death this winter. May he rest in peace. Andy and I were friends from ETHs where we circulated in a loose group of friends over the years. Andy's family of intellectuals resided in a once grand house built after Covil War near Northwestern where his dad was a renown Rhetoric Professor for many decades. We worked together on the Evanstonian. What a world of the mind he and his academic family opened to my parochial upbringing. We lost touch some years into our respective college careers. At this time, I wish his family that his memory always be a source of blessing and comfort.
Fredric Andes
Phil, thanks for letting us know. It's very sad to hear of Andy passing. I met him freshman year in South - I think that we had several classes together, and he was part of a group that all lunched together in the South cafeteria. I recall hanging out with him, Dave Rosenbaum, and a bunch of the other South kids - maybe playing Diplomacy? I remember Andy being a nice kid, very funny - good memories. May his memory be for a blessing.