The Decatur Daily Democrat

Richard Gresla

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Richard G. Gresla, 94, of Decatur, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023 at Adams Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 1, 1928 in Monroe, Michigan to the late George Gresla and the late Olga (Schmidt) Gresla.

Richard was married to Maxine O. Burnham on February 4, 1956 in Lansing Michigan. She preceded him in death on July 1, 2022, after 66 years of marriage.

He was a supply officer in the Navy during the Korean War, where he served on a destroyer in the Pacific.

Richard was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Fairhope Alabama. He was a lifelong active member of several churches, and served in many supportive positions.

Richard graduated from Monroe High School (Michigan), class of 1946, where he was Valedictor­ian. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.S in Engineerin­g in 1951, and a Masters of Business Administra­tion 1955, also from the University of Michigan. He was a long time controller for Joy Manufactur­ing, and retired from their successor, Cooper Industries, in Houston Texas in 1987.

Richard had a passion for playing tennis, well into his seventies, and walked over 5 miles a day for over 40 years. He also enjoyed his evening martini.

Survivors include three sons, Dr. Mark (Janelle) Gresla, of Decatur, Indiana; Eric (Madhu) Gresla of Chicago, Illinois; and Timothy (Janiene) Gresla, of Winchester, Massachuse­tts; eight grandchild­ren, Abby Gresla, Jennifer (Robert) Chapa, Ashley (Tom) Huie, John (Alice) Gresla, Alicia Gresla, Christophe­r Gresla, Nicholas Gresla, Kristen Gresla; and five great-grandchild­ren, Noah, Olivia, Charlotte, Amelia, Madelline, and a sixth greatgrand­son is expected in June.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert and Jack, and a sister, Carol Heck.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Monroe, Michigan with interment at Lakeview Cemetery in Central Lake Michigan.

Preferred memorial can be given to St. James Episcopal Church, 860 N Section Street, Fairhope, AL 36532, in care of Zwick & Jahn Funeral Homes.

Arrangemen­ts are by the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur

CONDOLENCE­S: For complete obituary informatio­n and to sign the on-line guestbook, visit www.zwickjahn.com.

Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, IN 260-724-9164

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