Gregory Koontz

Resided in Cornell, MI
Died June 4, 2017

Gregory “Koontzie” Koontz, age 70, of Cornell passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor following a lengthy illness.

 

Gregory was born May 6, 1947 in Flint, MI the son of John D. and Barbara Jean (Davis) Koontz. He graduated from Manistique High School in 1965. Following high school he enlisted in the United States Army, serving his country proudly, and was a Vietnam War Veteran.Gregory was united in marriage to Charlene Lauscher on December 17, 1973 in Escanaba. He worked for many years with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad. He was a member of the VFW and was an avid Detroit Lions, NASCAR and Dale Jr. fan.He was known as the “Gaget Man” and enjoyed kayaking and spending time with his family, especially his grandson, Blake.

 

Gregory is survived by his wife, Charlene of Cornell, MI; sons, Jamie (Stacie) Lauscher of Anitgo, WI, Cori Harris of Green Bay, WI and Jason (Jennifer) Koontz of Dimondale, MI; daughter, Jodi (Kevin) LaCosse of Rock, MI; grandson, Blake Koontz;  sisters, Nancy (Peter) Denman of Gold Canyon, AZ and Jennifer (Matt) Cretens of Perkins, MI and numerous nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents.

 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 10 from 1:00 PM to 3:45 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Military Honors will be presented at 3:45 PM by the Gladstone American Legion Post 71 and the US Army Honor Guard. Funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM at with Fr. Brian Gerber officiating. A luncheon will be served following the services at the St, Joseph Catholic Church in Perkins. Gregory will be laid to rest in the Gardens of Rest Cemetery in Wells.

10 Tributes for “Gregory Koontz”

    My deepest sympathy to each and everyone. He will be greatly missed. Sorry that I am unable to attend the services, I am out of town.
    My thoughts and prayers are with you.

    Sandy (Hubble) Bellefeuil

    Dear Char, Jodi and family, I’m so sorry to hear about Greg, you have my sympathy, know your in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves. Love to all Linda ( Strahl ) McNamee.

    Nancy and Pete and family, As you prepare to pay loving tribute to your brother, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
    May you be at peace after his lengthy difficult illness knowing he is with God. His life matttered to so many others and he made a difference in this world.

    Dear Char and family, I was so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. I know he had a lot of Hospitalizations with his illness. Now he is at rest. No more pain. Hang on to all the good memories. I think of you all as my little neighbors from Cornell. God Bless you all!
    Dorothy Lamberg Kollmann

    Dear Char and family, I am so sorry to hear of Greg’s passing. I knew he was ill and hospitalized a lot. Now he is at peace. No more pain and uncertainty. Hang on to all your good memories. I still think of you all as my little neighbors from Cornell. God bless you all!
    Dorothy Lamberg Kollmann

    Dear Family,
    Greg was my brother all through High School. I can’t tell you how sorry I am at his passing.

    My prayers are with the Family at during this sad time.

    Jenny and family, our sympathies are with you. Your family was our favorite neighbors.

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