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Friends, family remember 'problem-solver' Robert Griffin

Aaron Selbig
Robert Griffin's brother, Richard, speaks at his funeral Tuesday in Traverse City.

Former U.S. Senator Robert Griffin passed away Friday in Traverse City. He was 91. Griffin served Michigan for 17 years in the House of Representatives and the U.S Senate. He was also a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court.

His funeral was held Tuesday afternoon in Traverse City. IPR’s Aaron Selbig attended the funeral and spoke with Linda Stephan about the man behind the public face.