of Waterford, formerly of Auburn Hills, passed away March 29, 2019 at 89 years of age surrounded by his family. Dear husband of the late Diana, the love of his life; cherished father of Mary (Alex) Kline, Deborah (Dave) Griffin Nance, Joan (Rick) Matz, Karen Boehringer, Patty (Bruce) Murray, and the late Dennis Michael Griffin; beloved step father of Dana Florence and Ted DeLater; grandfather of 14; great grandfather of 12. Preceded in death by 3 siblings. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Dennis retired from Chrysler after 38 years of service, was a member of UAW, and union steward for many years. Born with cerebral palsy, he often said his handicap never bothered him ndash; it helped him. He was active in the community serving on boards, commissions, and community organizations for Auburn Hills and Waterford. Two of his highlights was receiving the UAW Walter P. amp; May Reuther Community Service Award, and named 2009 Michigan Senior Citizen of the Year for his leadership and involvement in the community. Dennisrsquo;s life was service to the needs of older adults, and with adults and children with disabilities. A spirit like no other; raising 5 daughters; a good job; a handicap that was nothing to him and always looking for what God had in store for him. His family and entire communities will miss his generous smile and soul. pDennis's accomplishments included, but not limited to, and in no particular order: pBoard of Directors for Oakland Livingston Human Services Agency (OLHSA), chair of the OLHSA Senior Advisory Council, chair of the Waterford Senior Center Advisory Council, financial secretary for the Industrial Office Workers UAW Local 889 Retiree Chapter, Waterford Planning Commission and Hess-Hathaway Park Committee, supporter of Waterford Historical Society and Cultural Council, member AAA 1-B Advisory Council, Optimist Club, Waterford School District Auditorium Committee, Community Development Block Grant board, and Media Network of Waterford.p pIn his own words, "I was a 205 average bowler and pitched slow pitch softball. My handicap never bothered me. In fact, I think it helped me. My fondest memory was delivering Meals On Wheels for 17 years." That's our Dennis and his family and our community will dearly miss him.