James Theodore Greshel

James (Jim) Greshel was born on April 4, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio; the son of the late Leroy and Mary Greshel and passed away October 1, 2015 at the age of 81. He moved to Columbus, Ohio in 1944 and graduated from North High School in 1951. Jim then graduated from Ohio State University in June of 1956 with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering and was commissioned as a USAF 2/Lt. Jim continued to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Air Force until 1985, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. After retirement he worked as a Division Administrator with the Michigan Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife Lois and granddaughter Amanda Greshel. He is survived by children, Ted (Laurel) Greshel, Terrie Greshel, Tammy (Bill) Higgins; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren and sister, Marilee (John) Peterson. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Trinity Church, 3355 Dunckel Road., Lansing, MI. For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of Jim to the Association for Christian Conferences, Teaching and Services, PO Box 27239, Denver, Colorado 80227. The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, East Lansing Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.