Richard Dean Gregg, Sr.

GREGG, Sr. Richard Dean

Age 87, of Brookville, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Hospice of Dayton following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by parents, Catherine & Paul Wehrly, by a brother, Robert Gregg and by a son Ronald Lee Gregg. He spent 26 years in the US Army, retiring as a Master Sergeant.  He also served as the quartermaster for VFW Post 3288 in Brookville for 25 years. He enjoyed traveling, particularly cruising, and volunteering at the hospitality house at the VA in Dayton. He also retired from Morris Furniture and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Englewood. Richard is survived by his wife of 67 years, Roberta; sons, Richard Gregg, Jr. and Dale (Freda) Gregg; daughters, Patricia Gregg and Sandra (Tom) Olech; grandchildren; Shawn Moore, Tanya Williamson, Danielle Righi, Michael Gregg, Aaron Olech, Maree Gregg & Jeri Crabtree; 12 great-grandchildren & 3 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Yeargean and numerous other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Thu. Feb. 7 at the GILBERT-FELLERS FUNERAL HOME, 950 ALBERT RD., BROOKVILLE, with Pastor Fred Bernhard officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home 4-7 Wednesday, with VFW service at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the VA National Home for Children or Hospice of Dayton. E-mail condolences may be sent by going online to www.gilbert-fellers.com.