Gregory Armstrong Rech

1980 - 2017

May 21, 1980 - Oct. 11, 2017 Vallejo Greg Rech, 37, died unexpectedly of natural causes in his home. He was born in Oakland to Robert Rech and Laura Armstrong Spencer. He grew up in Richmond and El Sobrante. He attended Middle College High School, graduated from Contra Costa College and graduated at 20 years old from UC Berkeley in 2000 with a degree in physics, which led to his work at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research in nuclear physics was published in seven leading science journals, including Physics Letters B (Oct. 2001, 78 citations), Physics Review Letters, The Physics Teacher (May 2001), and American Journal of Physics (May 2004). Greg had a passion for wine and became a certified Level 2 Sommelier. He met his husband, Brett Laugtug, in 2007. They became domestic partners in 2011 and married on June 16, 2015. They enjoyed playing games together, collecting stuffed animals, and spending time with their catsYodeit, Jodie, Cheese Cake, and Mr. Pounce. Greg enjoyed barbeques and game nights with his husband's familyRose, Brad, Sarah, and Wyatt. He volunteered with Solano County Library teaching adult literacy. He is survived by his parents; his husband; his brother, Erich; his sister, Janice and her husband, Graves. Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Colonial Chapels, 1000 Redwood St., Vallejo, (707) 643-0391, with memorial Saturday, Oct. 21, at noon, followed by a wake, at Colonial Chapels. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society of the North Bay. Greg brought laughter and joy into the lives of everyone around him. He was a happy child, loved by his family and friends, and a blessing to all. In his last years he was especially happy. He will be deeply missed by those fortunate enough to know him.