Gregory Jacoby

Gregory Jacoby

February 17, 1953 - June 26, 2018

Obituary

MILWAUKEE/MADISON/SPRING GREEN- Gregory Jacoby, age 65, of Milwaukee, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at home, of natural causes. He was born on February 17, 1953, in New Hampton, Iowa, the son of Jake and Liz Jacoby. Greg honorably served in the U.S. Army, achieving the rank of Sergeant E-5. He then went to serve in the Army Reserves for 20 more years. Greg was proud to have served his country. He was a skilled computer programmer for many years. Greg was an avid collector of trains and matchbox cars. He loved sports, especially the Packers, Badgers and Brewers. He loved to read, and had an affinity for history, loving to stop at all the roadside historical sights. Greg is survived by his two daughters, Jamie (Mike) Frame, Robin (Josh) Campbell; and their mother, Sue Sprecher; five granddaughters; two brothers, Jay (Marilyn) Jacoby and Randy (Geri) Jacoby; sister, Mary (Darrell) Kraemer; his former wife, Cheryl Mantz; and his cousin, Ray (Pam) Neumann. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Dr. Madison, at 2 p.m., on Friday, July 6, 2018. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 12 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.   Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Dr. Madison (608)-221-5420

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Visitation
Fri Jul 6, 2018 @ 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Service
Fri Jul 6, 2018 @ 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Steven P. Johnson
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I served with Greg in the Reserves for many years. We had some great times together in Madison, at Fort McCoy and at Camp Ripley (MN). It was both an honor and a pleasure to know him and count him among my friends. RIP comrade.
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Ann M. Sippy
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I have many memories of Greg and his family growing up across the street in Spring Green. Our Sympathy to the whole Jacoby family. Ann (Marklein) and Tom Sippy
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Mary Loterbauer
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Rest in peace my friend. Lots of good memories.

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