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Greg Sturm Obituary
1948 - 2020
Robert Gregory Sturm, 72, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 3, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Robert E. and Annabel (Webb) Sturm. He was a 1966 graduate of Grove City H.S. and was a retired engineer from IBM with 50 years of service. Served in the Army during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of a Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. His faith and family were the most important things to him and he cherished the time that they spent together. He loved to fix anything, was an avid target shooter, and a Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast. One of the founding members and an elder of Redeemer's Church West. Longtime member of Grove City Church of the Nazarene where he enjoyed being a part of their men's group. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Connie King. Greg is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lois Sturm; children, Alan (Tonya) Sturm, Mark (Lorrie) Sturm, and Laura (Michael) Dustman; grandchildren, Jacob, Zach (Erica), Mitchell (Sarah), Allie (Kyle), Jesse (Ashley), Mason, Leah, Hope, Noah, and Brooklyn; great-grandchildren, Ellie, Lennon, Isaac, and William; brother, George William (Nancy) Sturm; brother-in-law, Elmer; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a receiving line only will be available 10am-12pm Thursday, December 10, 2020 at the Grove City Church of the Nazarene, 4770 Hoover Rd., Grove City. A private, family only, funeral service will follow at 12pm. Private inurnment later at Concord Cemetery. GUESTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Riverside Cancer Services (https://foundation.ohiohealth.com/) or Serenity House Assisted Living, 1867 Pinnacle West Dr., Grove City, OH 43123. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a special memory or extend condolences.
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Geno DeCarlo
December 16, 2020
Greg was a mentor and a friend that I met my first years in IBM. I have fond memories of my travels to Ohio working with him. He will be missed but never forgotten. It was truly a pleasure to work with Greg and I am truly sorry for your loss.
John Troy
December 9, 2020
I met Greg on a temporary assignment in Tucson AZ back in 2004. He was leaving and I was arriving. I'll never forget the time he spent prepping the new crew as we had a week overlap. I really appreciated that he would spend time with someone he had never met to learn the ropes......but that's the way he was....just a pleasant individual....and later on a friend and colleague at work I could call on. This is very sad news and prayers to the family.
Linda Martin
December 8, 2020
We are so sorry about your loss he was a good person.may god bless the family. The Martin Family
Ben Colpitts
December 7, 2020
I am saddened to learn of Greg's passing. It was a privilege to have worked with him at IBM. He was well respected by his fellow employees, management and customers. He truly was an exceptional individual and friend. My sincerest condolences.
Ben Colpitts
Eden Prairie, Mn
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