John Greig

John Robert Greig, 78, of Motley, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on May 2, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1946, in Brainerd to Leroy and Anne (Schumann) Greig.

John graduated from Staples, Mn in 1964.

He entered the Marine Corp. on June 15, 1964 with four close friends. During his service in the Marine Corp he served two tours in Vietnam.

He proudly served his country as a Sargent until February 16, 1970 when he was honorably discharged.

John was a hard working man who had two different careers in his lifetime. He worked for Otis Engineering from the early 80’s until the early 90’s when he married Debbie, the love of his life, July 25, 1992. He went on to have a second career as a heavy equipment operator for Utility Systems of America out of Eveleth Mn, until his retirement in 2005.

John and Debbie created a loving home outside of Motley. While at home you would find him outside busy working on his yard, four wheelers, the house, or tractors. He loved spending time with Debbie and family, taking road trips, and their winter trips to Mexico.

He is survived by his loving wife, Debbie: children, Trevor (Patti) Banks, Paul (Stephanie) Kozitka, John (Bryn) Greig, Jill (Digger) Derner, Kelly (Steve) Decker, Dave Greig, Jeanna Greig, and Adam (Sandy) Greig; 20 grandchildren, siblings; Shirley Peck, Mary (James) Fahnlander, sister in law Janet Greig; nieces, nephews and many other friends and extended family members.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Leroy and Anne Greig, his brother Leroy, brother in law Larry Johnson, and nephew Jeffrey Fahnlander.

Services for John will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Motley Methodist Church in Motley, Mn. Friends and family are invited to gather one hour prior for a visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Veterans on The Lake Resort, in Ely Mn.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Staples.

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