Obituary
Harry Lewis Gregg, age 96, of Kalamazoo, passed away at Centrica Care Rose Arbor on September 2, 2026. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI in 1930, to the late Earl Leroy and Mary Genevieve Gregg.
Harry graduated from Comstock High School. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and wore his Korea Veteran hat proudly. Harry completed his apprenticeship as a Tool and Die Maker at Demmer Tool and Die Company in Lansing, MI. He retired from General Motors, Body by Fisher in Comstock, MI. He served as a Kalamazoo County Reserve Sheriff Officer for many years.
He loved to travel and explored most of the U.S. and Canada with his wife, Juanita, in their camper. He especially enjoyed their retirement trip to Alaska, family fishing trips to Chipman Lake in Ontario, and their 25th anniversary trip to Hawaii. Harry and Juanita established a winter home in Palmetto, FL and developed many close friends there. Harry loved sharing fun times with family and friends at their home on Barton Lake in Vicksburg, MI and later at Friendship Village Senior Living Community in Kalamazoo, MI. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life, and he was so proud of them. Harry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tinkering around in his garage or workshop on whatever needed attention or repair. Harry attended Zion Lutheran Church. He was quick-witted and always enjoyed hearing and telling jokes.
He is survived by daughters Judy, Deborah (George), Patricia (James), and Dyrinda; granddaughter-in-law Nancy, grandchildren Jeffrey (Rene), Patrick (Lisa), Sarah (Peter), David (Laurel), Joshua (Haley), Sergey, Michael (Emily), Michelle, and Brianna; Great-grandchildren Katlin, Colton, Bryana, Hadlee, Hudson, Blake, Cora, Dean, River, Vera, Grace, Aiden and Grayson; great-great-granddaughter Piper; "sister" Mae, brother Roger, several nieces, nephews, and dear friends including Len and Linda.
Harry was preceded in death by his loving wife Juanita, parents, son-in-law Richard, grandson Bryan, and several brothers and sisters.
A celebration of Harry's life will take place on Saturday, October 17 at Langeland Family Funeral Home Burial and Cremation Services 3926 S. 9th St. Kalamazoo, MI 49009. A prayer service will be held at 2:00 pm. Visitation will follow from 2:30-5:00 pm.
Memorial contributions can be made in honor of Harry to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Centrica Care Navigators Hospice, or a charity of one's choice.
Please visit Harry's memorial webpage to share condolences and memories with his family at https://www.Langelands.com