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Gregory "Butch" McCracken

1959 - 2016

Gregory "Butch" McCracken obituary, 1959-2016, Milwaukee, WI

BORN

1959

DIED

2016

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Joseph E. Sass Funeral Home - Milwaukee

1019 West Oklahoma Avenue

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Gregory McCracken Obituary

McCracken, Gregory "Butch" Passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 7, 2016 after a quick but valiant battle with cancer. Greg was born in Milwaukee, WI on July 18, 1959 and was a proud, lifelong resident of Bay View. He was a lover of music, Lake Michigan, telling big stories, going up north, long walks in the woods with his dogs and, especially, his family. Beloved son of Lorraine and Donald Harling Sr. Loving dad of Amanda (Joseph) Reader, Andrew (Sarah), Alan and Ashley McCracken. Proud grandpa of Spencer, Declan and Grant. Cherished brother of Colleen Fechner, Donald Jr. and Teri Harling, Susan (Mark) Bajurny. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial Services Saturday, September 10th at ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO CATHOLIC CHURCH 2530 S. Howell Ave. at 12:00 NOON. Memorial Gathering AT CHURCH from 10:00 to 11:45 AM.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sep. 9, 2016.

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Terry Damato

September 20, 2016

Rip my friend. Greg you will be missed
. Terry D'Amato

September 12, 2016

RIP Greg, We just received the news this morning of your passing. Dear Family (Don, Susie, Alan who we know best) of his, you have our most sincere condolences. Peace from Brad, Tracy & Trevor Hoernke. Greg was a fixture to the neighborhood, for sure. It was always pleasant to cross his path. My favorite story was that of a late fall morning walk in Humbolt Park with my 4 yr. old son Trevor, his furry stuffed cat companion "Mew Mew" in hand. Trevor had run in front of me and did not see that the leaf ridden shore ended and front pond on Oklahoma began. He had fallen in the cold muck and there he was, Greg in the right place at the right time. Greg ran and grabbed my Trevor from the frigid pond. After making sure Trevor was not injured we noticed "Mew Mew" the stuffed cat was missing. Greg so kindly went back into the pond and pulled that goose crap covered "Mew Mew" from the pond and gently handed him into the arms of my very cold, wet, dirty, & Happy Trevor who said "Thanks Mister."

donna nowak

September 11, 2016

RIP. Love you! Cousin Donna N.

Carol Skorka

September 9, 2016

RIP Butch
Your cousin. Carol Skorka (Krajewski)

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Sep

10

Memorial Gathering

10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO CATHOLIC CHURCH

2530 S. Howell Ave, WI

Sep

10

Memorial service

12:00 p.m.

ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO CATHOLIC CHURCH

2530 S. Howell Ave, WI

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Joseph E. Sass Funeral Home - Milwaukee

1019 West Oklahoma Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53215

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