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Gregory Shoemaker Obituary
Greg Shoemaker, aged 72, died unexpectedly but peacefully on July 19, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital with his loving partner of 30 years, Darlene Michalski, by his side. Born March 19, 1947 to Frank and Anita Shoemaker, grew up in Toledo, attended Start HS and the University of Toledo.
Greg worked in the advertising department of LaSalle's and then enjoyed a 35 year career as a graphic designer at Metzger's. He started in type setting and taught himself computers to become a graphic designer. Much of his work was marketing materials, catalogs, logos for businesses, colleges, hospitals and restaurants.
Starting early in life, his passion for music developed for most types of music especially jazz. Another love was Perennial plants and native gardening and was always on the lookout for plants to add to the expanding home gardens. His love for history, politics and keeping abreast of the latest news were all part of his daily life.
Along with music, films of all kind were a part of everyday life. The older, more obscure, the better. This lead to his passion to publish from 1968 to 1984, the Japanese Fantasy Film Journal. He created the first of its kind fanzine in the US devoted to the genre of sci-fi and fantasy films from Japan. This earned him the title"The Godfather of Godzilla fandom".
Greg's favorite time of day was returning home to his 3 beautiful greyhound girls.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive guests at the Newcomer Funeral Home-Northwest Chapel- 4150 W. Laskey Rd. Toledo, OH, on Thursday, August 1, 2019 from 4-6:00 p.m. with a memorial service starting at 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Coast Greyhound Connection or Natures Nursery.
To leave a message of condolence for Greg's family, please visit www.NewcomerToledo.com
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Memories and Condolences
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greg feret
June 27, 2024
Greg S. gave me the pen-name Hideyo Tsuburaya for a JFFJ article i'd once written that he wanted to publish, because I didn't quite finish it for him. When he visited chicago we saw the movie TRON together and I got one of his JFFJ T-shirts. I drove and visited his home once in Toledo. Greg was good friends with Cinefantastique publisher Frederick S. Clarke as they were both just the same age. Greg had a friendly sense of humor
Judy Jimenez
August 2, 2019
Darlene, I am so shocked and sadden buy this news. I've known you and Greg a long time. I know what you've been through these past years, the good and bad. I pray that God stays close to you through this difficult time, and if there's anything you need, you know where I am. Rest in peace Greg.
Amanda M
August 1, 2019
I worked with Greg for a couple of years and he was a great guy. I always enjoyed hearing stories about his greyhounds and was constantly blown away by this talent.
Clayton George
July 29, 2019
Greg is away, but the fan candle he lit will never die.
Doug Pelton
July 29, 2019
I knew Greg for 47 years through the JFFJ and his visits in the 1970s. We also met at Chicago G Fests 2001 and 2010, the last one with Darlene. We always wrote those old things called LETTERS and rarely if ever e-mailed. His pasing creates a personal hole, because we related on other non-GOdzilla maters as time passed. Thanks
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