Gregory Orwig Obituary
Gregory Robert Orwig, age 57 of Townsend, TN, formerly of East Peoria, IL, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Gregory loved the outdoors, was an avid Harley rider, and enjoyed building things such as birdhouses from old barnwood.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, father Robert Orwig, stepfather Dennis Goetz, and son Chanc Orwig.
Gregory is survived by his wife Dana Darlene Orwig, sons Cody Orwig and Joshua Emig, and daughters Courtney Orwig, Kenzie Emig, Kelsey (Boen) Quinlan, and Kaylyn Schott; parents Laura Goetz Arnold (John), and brother Jeff Goetz (Angie), and 11 grandchildren.
Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation, Maryville, TN, 865-983-1000 www.smithfuneralandcremation.com
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