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Greg Fitzsimmons Obituary
Granger
Greg D. Fitzsimmons, 64, passed from this life on Monday, December 30, 2013, at his home in Granger, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Iles Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Chapel in Madrid. Cremation rites will follow services on Saturday. A private committal service will take place at a later date.
Greg was born on June 6, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Richard and Merrilyn (Ellis) Fitzsimmons. For 30 years, he was employed as a machine repairman with John Deere Company in Ankeny. He loved animals, horses, team roping, dogs, hayrack rides and going to Jester Park. Greg's favorite state was Montana.
He is survived by his wife, Chris Fitzsimmons of Granger; mother, Merrilyn Fitzsimmons of Granger; brother, Dwane Fitzsimmons of Granger; three sons, Jason, Ryan and Nathan Fitzsimmons; daughter, Cherish Rose; one stepson, Tad (MaryEllen) Kalahar of Liverpool, NY; and two step-grandchildren, Jessica and Kristi Kalahar. Greg was preceded in death by his father, Richard Fitzsimmons.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2014, at Iles Sundberg-Kirkpatrick Chapel in Madrid.
Online condolences may be sent to IlesCares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Greg Fitzsimmons
January 4, 2014
Chris: it's hard to believe it's been 29 years since cowboy Greg walked into your life and changed it forever! (and I was there to witness it too ;-) those were the days!) Lots of good times and great memories. Knowing that he did it his way to the end! What a guy! Will miss him. See you soon. Love and Hugs, the other Chris
Don and Marsha Spaulding
January 3, 2014
Chris ,sorry to hear about Greg he was a good friend
January 3, 2014
Chris, I'm saddened by the news of losing Greg. We shared many a good time, laughs and a beverage together over the course of knowing one another. A good friend to me and many others he will surely be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack(Chip)Sehman
January 3, 2014
Chris and family, I am saddened with the passing of "Midda Geg". My thoughts and prayers are with you Tad and all of the family. Mark
Jim and Kathhy Cox
January 2, 2014
Greg was a great friend and neighbor. We were saddened to lose such a neighbor who was always working on a project, yet available to help when a friend needed help.
January 2, 2014
Chris, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Trudy Carpenter
John Sehman
January 2, 2014
So sad to see the news about Greg. I ran around with him in high school, worked with him many years ago, then re connected with him, and built him a motor bike to go along with his Harley.So sorry for your loss, he will be missed by many good friends, as well as family!
Tracey
January 2, 2014
What a terrible loss. I will remember Greg riding his motorized bicycle a good friend made for him and how much he loved to ride his Harley. You are all in our thoughts!
Josie Morin
January 2, 2014
Chris, I am so sorry. Sending prayers your way.
Connie (Lemke) McClure
January 2, 2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Greg from school. He will live forever in the hearts and memories of those who knew and loved him. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you.
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