Gregory Michael Ehrmann

Greg was born in Herkimer, New York on January 1, 1955 to George and Joyce Ehrmann. He graduated from Richfield Springs High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor’s degree from Plattsburgh State University and a Master’s degree from Webster University. He met a fellow classmate named Pamela J. Fisher, whom he fell in love with and pursued his greatest achievement in life as husband and father of five children. Greg and Pam would have been married for 38 years in November.

Greg retired from the United States Marine Corps after serving his country for 28 years. He went on to work as a Defense Contractor in the Stafford area. His love for history and our country was deep. His commitment and participation in Military Re-Enactment activities was celebrated. In the community, Greg was a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus, the Treasurer of the National Federation of the Blind, a devout Catholic, and a devoted foster parent. Greg received both distinguished military honors and was inducted into the Richfield Springs Athletic Hall of Fame.

Greg was a passionate man that was a huge part of his children’s lives. He volunteered to coach soccer for all three of his girls, and his love of Boy Scouts started at a young age and continued on with both of his sons. Some of the other institutions that he was a member of include the British Officers Club, Scottish Society of Fredericksburg, Historical Miniature Gaming Society, Brigade of the American Revolution and he was a Tennessee Squire. Greg also contributed to the Battle of Trenton diorama of miniatures.

Greg was a member of the 1st Virginia and 3rd Virginia Muskets of the Crown von Roeder Hessian-Ansbach Jaeger unit recreating the American War of Independence. He was also a member of the Virginia 77th Regiment (Montgomery’s), and Highlander’s Regiment (Muskets of the Crown) recreating the French & Indian War. Greg was also the Southern Regional Coordinator of the Brigade of the American Revolution (BAR), which was one of the premier reenacting umbrella groups in the country.

Greg was the Commander of the Virginia Regiment portraying a young George Washington at the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Great Meadows in Fort Necessity. He was the Adjutant of the Continental Army at the Anniversary of the Siege of Charleston.

Greg was an ardent historian of American and European History, with a special interest in the American Revolution. Some would say he’s an encyclopedia on military history. He was a collector of a wide variety of military uniforms, hats, miniatures, model airplanes, artwork and books. He never left the house without a book in his hand and was a talented artist for all of his life.

What he loved most in the world was being a Marine. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps in college through the Officers Candidates School (OCS). Greg was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in May 1978. After completing OCS and The Basics School, Greg attended the Communications Officers Course in Quantico, VA during which time he married Pamela Fisher. Upon completion of the Communications School, Greg and Pam moved to Camp Lejeune, NC during which time he deployed on two shipboard deployments to the Mediterranean Sea. In 1981, Greg and Pam moved to Beaufort, SC where Greg worked as a Communications Officer at the Marine Corps Air Station. Over the course of their 28 year career, Pam and Greg lived in Quantico, VA; Boston, MA; New Bern, NC; and Beaufort, SC.

During his 28 year career, Greg served in numerous command and support billets to include being the Commanding Officer of the Boston Military Entrance Processing Station. Greg deployed to multiple locations around the globe including Europe, Okinawa, Korea, Japan, and Norway. Greg was an expert rifle and pistol marksman who attended the Army Airborne Jump School at Fort Benning, GA. His personal medals and awards include the:

Joint Chiefs of Staff Badge

Navy Arctic Service Ribbon

Joint Meritorious Unit Award Ribbon

Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 2 Gold Stars

Meritorious Unit Commendation Award Ribbon with 4 Gold Stars

Humanitarian Service Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal

Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Joint Service Achievement Medal

Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela; three daughters, Katheryne Padgett and husband, Tony; Julie Ehrmann and KP; Sarah Ehrmann and Ben; and two sons, Christopher and James Ehrmann; father, George Ehrmann; brother, Eric Ehrmann and wife, Tamara; and five beloved dogs, Maggie, Matilda, Charlotte, Olive, and Louie. He is also survived by his mother-in-law Linda Fisher of Fredericksburg; brother-in-law Mike Fisher of Pleasantville, NY; Diane and Jamie Rakoff of Scarsdale, NY; John and Sue Fisher of Danbury; and nine loving nieces and nephews: Matt, Missy (engaged to Al), Jonathan (married to Megan), Ben, Michele, Michael, Andy, Jackie, and Tommy. Greg’s mother Joyce passed in June 2015.

Greg was a true fighter who epitomized the warrior spirit. For years, Greg suffered from liver disease. He received a miracle in a liver transplant in April 2016, but after fighting for his life for nine weeks, he ultimately succumbed to complications on 24 June 2016. The entire Ehrmann wants to thank all those who supported and helped him. Greg was touched by many people who made a positive difference in his life. On behalf of Greg - thank you!

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Mullins and Thompson Funeral Service, Stafford from 6:00-8:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 1, 2016 at St William of York Catholic Church at 11:00 am, with interment to follow in Quantico National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made in his name to the James Ehrmann college fund. A GoFundMe account has been set-up under the memorial name of “The Greg and James Ehrmann College Fund.”