Gregg Holoweiko

Not long ago, when talking with Gregg on the phone, I said, "Man, you have really been through hell these past couple years." And, expecting maybe a philosophical answer or some words of wisdom, I asked him, "What have you learned from it all?"

He didn´t hesitate. "Mark," he said, "I´ve learned I have terminal cancer and it´s going to kill me."

That was pure Gregg, facing his illness head-on. Strength was one of his finest hallmarks. He was very strong, both in body and in...

As many of you know, our Dad is a master storyteller. His vocal inflections of excitement, delight, trepidation, and triumph, coupled with his infectious laugh, are more than enough to keep any audience rapt with attention on most subjects. The exception for me was his patternmaking stories. My mind wandered as soon as he began describing how he turned a certain blueprint from GM into a 3-dimensional automobile part made of wood and accurate to 1/1,000th of an inch. But Gregg's didn't. He...

I have not had the privilege of meeting Gregg Holoweiko, but have had the opportunity to call his daughter Heather a "dear friend". I too have lost my father to cancer nearly 15 years ago. Through my many hardships, trials and victories in life I have come to realize one solitary truth. Even though my father is not with me to enjoy life; his spirit, love and most importantly his example resides in my being and in my heart. Even so... I see him in my son. I say this because I understand the...

Dear Holoweiko Family,
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my condolences. I would like to share with you a hope that has given me comfort during my time of grief. These are promises from the Bible that are soon to be fulfilled. "They speak of a time when God "will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore the former things have passed away." (Revelation 21:4) I do hope this verse has given you as much comfort...

I still see you Gregg as if it were yesterday. Coming up on your birthday bro... and missing you dearly. I'll see you soon enough. In the meantime I cherish the memories. I am so happy to have you as my brother. I love you.

Jeff

Link to tribute:
https://mediaspace.msu.edu/media/GreggMemorial/1_klm6r20u

My Condolences to your'e Family.In memory of My Brother Greg Thom/April 18th,1951-February 5th,2009.....Greg died of a heart attack,he Fathered 4 sons & built his dream house! Go Shamrocks!....Much like your'e brother he was very ambitious & had a "BIG HEART".

Dear Mary Ellen,
My condolences to you and your family.
Happy to read that Gregg held on to his sense of humor even during his last struggle. I remember his humor well from the long ride the three of us took out to Arizona back in the early seventies.
God's Blessings,
Ardith

barb and family,-- again my condolences. hollywood was a true pal. in my eyes he was honest and a no bull type of guy. he was funny, sly in a good way, and over time i came to be ready for some sort of good natured prank. the saturday memorial was an event that i was glad to be a part of. when we left, our two cars (frank & me ) and (kubie & jon hull) stopped in hastings to toast HOLLYWOOD! the stories started there and continued on the drive back to lansing. for us he will be remmembered as...