Arthur Greb

Arthur "RAY" Greb, Jr .passed peacefully August 25, 2020 at Vineyards Assisted/Memory Care Grand Junction with his wife by his side, from complications of LBD with Parkinson Disease.

Ray was born June 14, 1943 in Denver Colorado to Ray and Marie Greb. He spent his childhood in Washington and Littleton, graduating from Littleton High School 1961. He attended Ft. Lewis A&M College and graduated from Colorado State College with a teaching degree in 1965. He obtained his Master's degree from Colorado State University in Industrial Arts 1973. The summer of 1962, he met Sue on a blind date and they married December of 1963. The have two daughters, Michelle and Melynda . His teaching career was at Euclid Jr. High and Arapahoe High School from 1965-1974.
In 1974, the family moved to Fruita, Co where Ray joined his dad in the family business- Fruita Ready Mix/Sand and Gravel. 1980-84 he worked for Corn Construction. In 1984, he continued his teaching career at Mesa State College/University. He retired from education after 25 years in 2000.

Ray, was known as a kind, gentle, and generous guy who loved his family and friends, spending time doing things together. He was easily noticed by his big smile and the sparkle in his eyes. His passions were many, some of which were, Model G scale trains and time at Cross Orchards; traveling all over the world, woodworking, metalworking, coaching girls softball, wrestling, four wheeling , and fishing. Ray was a man of many talents who readily offered his help to his friends and family.
Ray was preceded in death by parents, Ray and Marie Greb; brother, Ed Greb, aunts, uncles, and cousins .. He is survived by his wife,Sue; sister, Jackie Greb; daughters, Michelle (Rich) Katzer and Melynda Greb; grandchildren Kyle (Karli) Katzer, Kaleigh Katzer, and Skyler Koenig.
Ray's remembrance reception will be held Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 2:00-4:00 at 2666 Cambridge Rd., Grand Junction, Co.