The Owners
The Grunow
family has a long history in Lolo, Montana and they have been
involved in the community for almost 35 years. Mike Grunow
originally arrived in Missoula as a Montana Grizzly football
recruit from the Detroit area in 1965. Mike believes that it was
fate that brought him to Montana and he has never looked back. When
Mike graduated form the U of M he married Judy, a Missoula native.
Judy Grunow has been teaching at Lolo Grade School for over 25
years and with her gentle nature, integrity, and wonderful heart,
is the cornerstone of the Grunow family. Judy is a Gonzaga
University graduate and still maintains a strong loyalty to the
"Zags."
After a short stay in Seattle they returned to
Montana and bought the original Lolo Grocery in 1973, their frst
business venture in Lolo. the family has also owned Mikes IGA, Lolo
Liquor store, Lolo Laundromat as well as several businesses in
Missoula. they have been married over 36 years and have three
wonderful children, Megan, Matt and Mallory. All of the children
have been involved in the family businesses even though they have
pursued their own professional careers. Megan has completed her
masters of architecture while Mallory is pursuing her teaching
degree and hopes to own her own business in the future. Matt has a
long history in the family businesses and is the co-owner of The
Lolo Creek Steakhouse. Matt is married to Kasie Culver Grunow, a
Montana native and graduate of the University of Montana.
Our family hopes that your experience here at The
Lolo Creek Steakhouse is one of peaceful dining and pleasant
service and we sincerely hope that you will dine with us again.
Thank you...