Name: Visitation for ALOYSIUS G. "GREG" ORSCHELN Jr.
Start: 2015-05-13T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2015-05-13T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church

ALOYSIUS G. "GREG" ORSCHELN, JR. Greg Orscheln, 74, Lenexa, Kan., passed away May 8, 2015. He was born and raised in Kansas City, Mo. He attended Christ the King Catholic Grade School and attended Rockhurst High School, where he excelled at both baseball and football before graduating in 1957. He had an offer to play professional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, but turned this down to work in the family business. Greg attended Notre Dame University for two years and then graduated from Rockhurst College in 1963. Greg grew up in the trucking business, working for his father's company, Orscheln Bros. Truck Line, before starting his own truck line, Midwest Express Corporation and Greg Orscheln Transportation Company, which served the entire U.S. for over 25 years. He sold the business in 2007. Since then, Greg worked as a Management Consultant, Small Business Advocate, Business and Life Coach, Motivator, and was on the Board of the Tonganoxie, Kan., Chamber of Commerce. Most recently, he was an investor and advisor to "Just Call Cindy," which is a service company for seniors with the mission: "To assist seniors with respect, compassion and a heartfelt smile, so that they may be able to live and enjoy life independently." Greg's entire life was dedicated to serving others and spreading an abundance of love to everyone he met. Greg is survived by his wife, Susan Orscheln; four sons, Greg Orscheln, Michael (Eileen) Orscheln, Patrick Orscheln and Kevin Orscheln. A visitation will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 5501 Monticello, Shawnee, Kan., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Greg will be laid to rest at Resurrection Cemetery in Lenexa, Kan. Contributions may be made to Southwest Boulevard Family Health Care, 300 Southwest Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66103. Condolences at amosfamily.com The Amos Family Funeral Home, Crematory, Chapels. 913-631-5566 amosfamily.com

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Published by Kansas City Star from May 10 to May 12, 2015.

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October 8, 2018

GREG WAS A WONDERFUL MAN AND FRIEND ALONG WITH SUSAN THE MAN WAS ABOVE GOOD WE WORKED TOGETHEER AND HE ALWAYS WAS THERE TO HELP . HE WILL BE REMBERED BY MY FAMILY FOREVER

ALWAYS
FRED MARCHESE

Mark Stanton

September 29, 2016

Sorry I got your name wrong Susan. But I do remember meeting you that one time. Another great time was when I planned to meet Greg for a conference in Chicago. At the last minute we decided to arrive early that day so we could get to a Cub game at Wrigley Field. Greg took us to a bar called Sophies's where we got our tickets. Great day!

Mark Stanton

September 29, 2016

I did business with Greg and his transportation companies in the 1980's when I lived in Terre Haute IN. With Greg it was never just business, it seemed like you were "all in" with him and I considered him a mentor. Once when I was in Kansas City, I went to church with him and remember meeting you Karen. He gave me a book called the Joy of Living, which to this day I keep on my nightstand. I just happened to think of Greg today, so I googled him and learned that he had passed. Greg is one of the great ones I will never forget. I am sorry for your loss Karen, and also to the boys he spoke of so often.

May 12, 2015

I am so sorry to hear go Greg's passing. All of the Lenexa Seniors truly enjoyed him coming and assisting them every month through the "Just Call Cindy" program. He will be really missed.
Fondly,
Bettie Parintgon
Lenexa Senior Center Program Coordinator

Denise Murphy

May 12, 2015

My thoughts & prayers go out to Susan, Greg, Mike, Pat & Kevin & their families. Greg was an amazing man who gave me a chance to work for him when I didn't have a clue what a reefer or flatbed was. I came to love that job & will always be grateful for the experience. I learned a lot from Greg & will always remember his thoughtfulness, kindness & smile. RIP

May 12, 2015

GO, you were one of the BEST men I ever had the privilege of calling a friend. The world is a much better place, because of you.
Richard Joey Fiero II
Magnolia ms.

Andrew Jackson Sr.

May 12, 2015

To pat and family I am truly sorry to hear about your dad,he was a great inspiration to me in my life and my son and to many,many more that he had touch in our lives and that we often talked about at times that God gave him a vision to take care of others. I will always love you Andrew .

PATRICK BROWNE

May 12, 2015

DEAR ORSCHELN FAMILY,

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY DURING THESE DIFFICULT TIMES.

PATRICK AND TERI BROWNE

May 11, 2015

I am Karen Orscheln's sister who is the mother of Greg, Mike, Patrick and Kevin Orscheln. I am writing to say the Powell family is very saddened by Greg's death. We have very fond memories of Greg for 28 years of being married to our sister Karen. I am so proud of the Orscheln boys and I know there Dad was also very proud of them.
Please accept my condolences. I also must say I have great memories of Greg's family. I loved going to Kansas City and I especially remember the routine at the Orscheln home with Mr. and Mrs. Orscheln, Greg, Antoinette, Janet, Carolyn and Mike with Karen and myself all getting ready for Sunday Church. It was like an unorganized fire drill. Great fun but we all made it on time and ready to bow our heads and pray.
Now I bow my head and pray for Greg.
Carol Ann Powell Minor

May 11, 2015

Susan,
Greg will be missed terribly! He was a remarkable man! Your pain is shared by the rest of us. Have faith that he will be waiting for you in Heaven, standing with God & Jesus. He was a friend to all, to everyone he ever met, and a great man. I am so sorry that he has gone.

We all love you,
Your cousin,
Carol Dobson

George Hager

May 11, 2015

My prayers are with his family. We went to high school together and shared the same birthday.

Michael Bayne

May 11, 2015

I knew Greg from 1958 to the early 60s and thought he was one of the kindest, caring men I had known. My condolences go out to his immediate family, as well as to Janet, Carolyn, Antoinette and Michael from 8400 Jarboe.

Linda Franks

May 10, 2015

Greg Orscheln, once you met Greg
,you knew there was something rare about him, he cared for you and
made you feel that you had a friend
"God told us to love one another,
and Greg obeyed. It is hard to find a
a man with a big heart and
compassion as Greg Orscheln. He will be remembered and missed by
many. We should use Greg Orscheln as an example of how we should treat each other
In this life. He was a sincere ,caring
person, the way God meant us all to
be,the way God ask us all tdo in this life. He left part of his heart with each of us.

Linda Franks

May 10, 2015

Greg Orscheln, once you met Greg ,you knew there was something rare about him, he cared for you and made you feel that you had a friend
"God told us to love one another,
and Greg obeyed. Hard to find a
a man with a big heart and
compassion as Greg Orscheln. He will be remembered and missed by
many. We should use Greg Orscheln as an example of how we should treat each other,
for life. He was a sincere ,caring
person, the way God meant us all to be,the way God ask us all to be"Love

tom spain

May 10, 2015

Pat-
I am very sorry for your loss.
Tom Spain

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