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Gregory D. Farrow

FUNERAL HOME

Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services

N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave.

Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Gregory Farrow Obituary

Of Hartland, December 17, 2004, age 53 years. Beloved husband of Judy. Loving father of Scott (Crystal) and Kelly Farrow. Adoring grandpapa of Payton. Dear brother of Michael (Pam) Farrow. Dear son-in-law of Gerry and Ed Bernacki. Dear brother-in-law of Bob and Rita Slawek. Further survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral Service Mon., Dec. 20 at 7PM AT THE FUNERAL HOME, Visitation Monday 4PM until time of the Service. Memorials to the American Heart Association appreciated.

Greg was the owner of Farrow & Associates Accounting Service for 24 years and a member of the Menomonee Falls Optimist Club. He was lovingly known as "Coach" to those who were fortunate to be a part of his life.

SCHMIDT & BARTELT

A.A. Schmidt & Sons

Funeral and Cremation Service

N84 W17937 Menomonee Ave.

Menomonee Falls 262-251-3630

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Dec. 19, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Farrow

17 Entries

Your Loving Family

December 25, 2005

We feel you shining down upon us as we strengthen our family bond in your absence. This year we are blessed to celebrate this holiday through the eyes of your granddaughter. Her enthusiasm and innocence also shine upon us.

Merry Christmas in heaven.

Nick Vento

December 21, 2005

It is unfortunate that I didn't truly get to know "Coach" until after he had passed. It is with great honor that I have had the chance to get to know him through his loving family through which his legacy lives on. Fear not for with every breath each of you takes and every caring deed each of you performs, Coach lives on. For you Payton...You need not look any further than your father to see your grandpapa!

Judy

November 1, 2005

October 20, 2005...For over half a century a certain day is celebrated every year and now it's just a day. I think of Greg every day...many in tears but always with a smile. Our family misses his quick wit that kept us laughing. Through friends and family we've been inspired by stories of Greg's antics...some with tears of laughter, some with tears of sadness. The support of so many people is a tribute to the love we all shared for a great guy.

A toast to you, Greg, we hope there's brandy in heaven!

Bob Slawek

October 20, 2005

Dear Brother-In-Law,

Today is your birthday and on this day we want to say thank you. Thank you for all the wonderful times we had together. Your guidance and genourosity through the years will never be forgotten. Thank you for taking such great care of Judy and for giving us a niece and nephew we are so very proud of. Bobby, Shane and Meghan miss you and are very greatful for all you have done for them. Thank you, Greg.

Love,

Bob & Rita

Debby Wester-Grube

May 2, 2005

Six months after we became self-employed, Greg Farrow literally came to our door to offer his accounting services. The accountant our lawyer had suggested was impersonal, unavailable, and was making no sense with our end of year taxes. We handed everything over to Greg and have never been disappointed. That was 1982. Never once have we ever felt a need to change accountants. A few years ago, someone was taking a phone survey with regard to accounting firms. I told the surveyor that we were with Greg Farrow & Associates. The man stopped questioning me. He said, "Wow, he has such an incredible reputation!" And with that, he ended our conversation because he knew that he could offer nothing better than Greg Farrow & Associates. I am glad that Greg has given you all such wonderful memories to keep you buoyed when your hearts are sad. I am grateful for the person Greg was, and for all the lives he touched. My life is easier because of the good people that Greg surrounded himself with. I am thankful to Greg, and all of you, for the choices you've made to help others. We are blessed by your kindnesses. Thank you.

Tim Kerr

April 28, 2005

Greg was a great man I only knew through a business relationship and spoke to over the telephone.

I just wanted to share my brief thoughts of him and say that he has and will continue to be missed.

Kelly

April 4, 2005

One of my good friends once said to me “I didn’t know your dad that well, but just from listening to the stories about how great of a man he was, I can see where you get it from. You walk into a room and it just lights up, and now I can see where it comes from”. My dad was the light in my life, my hero, the person I want to be. He could do no wrong in my eyes. He was more than a dad, but a best friend, a role model, a hero, a coach, and the man I looked up to for everything. I was daddy’s little girl, and will be forever.

I can’t count the times we’d sit out by the lake and just watch the water, or go golfing and he’d always beat me but there would be those times once in a great while where I’d beat him by a stroke, or the times we’d just laugh about the little things, or the times we would just chat about every day life. Well I’ll still be talking, and I know he’ll still be listening.

He used to say “I wonder what the poor people are doing” and I always used to laugh. Now I know when he said poor he meant more than just having money to be able to do things. To be able to do those things with the ones he loved is being rich in love and life, and he was filthy rich in love and life and lived it to the fullest every day. He made every day a great one.

Like Uncle Mike said, Dad would shed tears to say, “thank you”, “I had a good time”, and “good-bye”. Well I am crying to say, thank you for all you gave me, I had a great time, and ‘see you later dad’.

Scott

March 2, 2005

Life is not fair. These were the words my dad would tell me when I was feeling sorry for myself. Little did I know how true his words would ring on December 17th when I lost my dad and my best friend. I am sad not for myself, but for my daughter who only knew him for a short time and my future children who will never know the greatest man I knew. I take solace in the notion he will always live on in my memories and dreams. Memories I will never forget and surely share for the rest of my life.

He was the ultimate businessman, friend, teacher, coach, husband, and father. He felt blessed for every day he was given here on earth. He influenced so many lives throughout his 53 years. Most importantly he always put the priorities of others in front of his own best interests. I learned so much from him, but I was not yet done learning. Coach will forever be the benchmark by which I judge my life and accomplishments.

Judy

February 24, 2005

Twenty six years ago today we took these vows...for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health until death do us part. Little did we know how challenging these promises could be. Greg lived each day as though it were a gift. He learned not to take anything for granted and he loved his family with all his heart. I can only smile when I think of him and will forever love him. He was my strength and I can only hope he left that with me. Memories are many, words are few right now. It hurts too much to miss him.

Rebecca Stuempfig

January 17, 2005

Greg and his wife Judy have been a part of all of my adulthood accomplishments. Greg was more than my employer, he was a part of my life. Not many "bosses" get to experience an "employee": graduate high school and college, fall in love, get married, have children and so much more. I felt Greg always had high hopes for all of us and wanted us to be the best we could and should be. I always wanted to make him proud and do a good job. I consider it a real privilege to be part of such a successful company that was lead by such a wonderful man.

My heart is filled with great memories of Greg. I will miss him each day and love him forever.

Janet Burke

January 6, 2005

I am saddened to learn of Greg's passing and want to convey my deepest sympathy to Judy and the rest of his family. He was my first boss at a "real" job and I enjoyed working for him and the family he created among the staff. He had a good sense of humor and a caring heart--he wasn't just a boss, he was a friend. Greg will always be in my thoughts and prayers.

Lynn Nannemann

January 6, 2005

My husband and I became Greg's clients because of my father, Robert Graf. I had been so suprised when my mother and father decided to have this "young guy" (a year younger than me!) do their taxes and advise them on investments.

As my parents aged and it became my responsibility to see that taxes were filed and funds were available, I, too, relied on Greg's advice and wisdom more than any other professional in my parents' lives.

After my parents died (Mom in 1989 and Dad in 1996) I again relied on Greg's advice to get through the complicated business of settling an estate. I never doubted his advice and appreciated the his calm, sensible, laid-back approach to life.

Although my association with him was through business, I considered him a friend, and talked to him as one. I am sure there are many people in his personal and private life who will miss him terribly and think of him often, fondly.

My deepest sympathies to his family and colleagues.

Lynn Nannemann

Tina Riggs

January 4, 2005

Remember the following, which is a passage from "Tuesdays with Morrie":

"as long as we love each other, and remember the feelings of love we had, we can die without ever really going away. All the love you created is still there. All the memories are still there. You live on-in the hearts of everyone you have touched and nurtured while you were here. Death ends a life not a relationship."

I will treasure my relationship and memories of Greg every day.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Greg's family and loved ones.

Stephanie Luecke

December 24, 2004

Friend. Even though I am an employee for Greg's company, it is hard to not think of him as a friend. Occasionally we would be downstairs in the breakroom eating lunch at the same time, and just talk and laugh. This will be the time of the day I will miss him the most. My thoughts and prayers are with his family every day.

Ed Chapman

December 23, 2004

It has been my good fortune to know Greg and his family for over twenty years. Devoted father and loving husband best describe Greg. Greg knew his time with us would be short. He did all he could to make the most of each day.

When I think of Greg it will always be with a smile on my face and an ache in my heart. I loved him like a brother and will miss him every day.

Bevelyn Johnson

December 20, 2004

Please know that my prayers are with you.

Michael & Betsy Green

December 19, 2004

Our sincere sympathy to the Farrow Family and to the staff of Greg Farrow & Associates. We have known and admired Greg, Judy and Ed Chapman for almost the entire life of the firm. Over the years we never hesitated recommending Greg Farrow and Associates to our friends and business associates because they were always a pleasure for us to work with.

As time passes and healing begins, it's our hope that you will take solace in the way Greg lived and what a fine person he was. He will be missed. He will not be forgotten.

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