Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Beloved husband of Ann E. Rhomberg (nee Bradford); dear father of Virginia (Bill) Bell, Valerie (Will) Ellert, Gabrielle Rhomberg and Trudy Rhomberg; loving grandfather of Wiley Bell and Annie Ellert; dear son of Gerald and Rosemary Rhomberg; dear brother of Jeff (Mistie) Rhomberg and Maria (Matthew) Clements; son-in-law of Barbara (the late Robert) Bradford; our dear brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Greg was a curator, a gardener, a businessman and a dedicated volunteer. At age seven, Greg started his antique collection. As owner and curator of his own museum, Greg was committed to restoring St. Louis memorabilia, from neon signs to fire engines. He valued the preservation of St. Louis history and contributed to many books detailing the city's rich past. His career as a businessman also began at age seven. Continuing the family tradition of Rhomberg Farms, Greg began selling fruits and vegetables from his roadside stand, which he ran alongside his brother, Jeff. As an adult, Greg provided his produce to local restaurants and food pantries. Many regarded his tomatoes as the best they'd ever tried. Greg served as CEO of Nu Way Concrete Forms Inc., a third-generation family business to which he devoted his life's work. Greg has been a guiding force in the success and expansion of his family's company. His idea to open Nu Way Rents in 1990 was a revolutionary decision which enabled the company to grow and reach even greater success. In 2005, Greg was named to the 40 under 40 list by St. Louis Business Journal. Greg served on the boards of the Midwest BankCentre, the Missouri History Museum, and the National Museum of Transportation. In 2016, Greg co-curated the Route 66: Mainstreet Through St. Louis exhibit at the History Museum. He was an avid supporter of the St. Louis Building Arts Foundation, the George B. Vashon Museum of African American History and Villa Duchesne, the alma mater of his four daughters. Greg enjoyed taking his wife and daughters on trips to Europe and spending his summers on Sanibel Island. During his last years of life, he spent much of his time with his wife at his vacation home at the Lake of the Ozarks. Despite his seemingly endless list of accomplishments, Greg was most proud of his beautiful family. He felt incredibly lucky to have spent precious time with his grandchildren, Wiley and Annie.

Services: Funeral Mass Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church, 1510 Bopp Road, Des Peres. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Peter & Paul Community Services, ppcsinc.org Visitation Friday Jan. 27, 2023 at Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Rd. Kirkwood from 4-8 p.m.

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Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch on Jan. 22, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Gregory Rhomberg

45 Entries

Eugenio "Henny" Herbosa

January 16, 2024

I cannot believe that it has been a year since our dear friend, Greg, has left us. As I speak in behalf of our family, Greg has left and indelible mark in our memories. He is a true friend, a passionate one at that. His attention to detail is impeccable and that is what separates him from others. He lived his life paying attention to detail, henceforth the success of everything he touches from his endeavors in business to his all-Americana collection. I am fortunate to have been a recipient of his passion. I sorely miss him and looking forward to express my overdue condolence to Ann and his daughters in person someday.

Marlene reese

November 3, 2023

I´m so sorry for your loss. Pray all is well with you all my deepest sympathy. Marlene

Flennard Thorpe Jr

May 20, 2023

Greg and I were classmates at CBC. He was just a very even keeled guy with a smile. Glad to know he went on to make a name for himself and loved his family. May he RIP

Anne and Phillip Gray-Le Coz

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Joseph Consiglio

January 27, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Greg rest in eternal peace. God Bless. Joe & Josie Consiglio.

Bob & Judy Bellistri

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Rich Wolfin

January 27, 2023

I had the pleasure of meeting Greg and having dinner with him several times when he attended the Chicago Land Coin Op Show. I was always impressed with his easy going nature, and he always made a point of telling us about his family. Some folks you meet only a few times, but they make an impression on you. For me, Greg was one of those kind of people. My deepest condolences to his family on this loss. He was a good man.

Veta Crosswhite

January 27, 2023

Greg was more than a boss to me, he was a friend. He was a great leader who showed great vision and care for all the employees. I will never forget him and all he said and did for me. He was my Mr. President (inside joke between us)

Dan Stoffey

January 27, 2023

I am so sorry to about Greg. He was a good man and will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family.

Rebecca Bahora

January 26, 2023

I am one of the three houses on Happy Lane. Greg was truly a person who cared about his community and he was always willing to help when he could.

He helped me many times with school projects at Bierbaum, where my children attend. He was such a good resource about issues in our community and the history of our area. Just a few months ago, I emailed him when they found a time capsule at Bierbaum because I knew he would love the history of it.

He was also the leader of Happy Lane in a sense. Even though he didn't live on our street, he always set the bar high on what Happy Lane "should" be. He never minded when my kids would come down and drink out of the water fountain or ride their scooters/bikes around his warehouse.

We will truly miss seeing his white SUV drive down our street, seeing him tend his garden in the hot summer months and his general presence on our street. Our hearts go to his wife and his family. He will be missed.