Wizz was the idea man. I was always amazed by the stuff he came up with all the time. He was larger than life, in more ways than one. ??
Randy Meyer
May 24, 2020
The Wizz was a good friend of mine , and I will really miss him a lot.
He always had a million things going on. He will be missed by all of his friends.
Mike Taylor
April 25, 2020
This missive is from Dixie - and I would like to share it:
The first time I met Greg was many years ago when I first attended the CRSC. He pulled up on his motor cycle, wearing his bib overalls, having a great beard and mustache. /when I got home David asked me how the meeting went, how many attended etc. I described Greg and said "I wouldn't want to meet him without others being near by"
As I got to know him I would describe him as being a big Teddy Bear, with all the signs of being a good Santa Clause.. Years later I told him about my first reactions and he chuckled. As I got to know him better my first impressions melted away. He was a very active passionate person and very involved in the community. I know other members of our club knew him much better then myself. I was always sorry he missed so many of our stamp meetings. Thanks again for your e-mail. Dixie
Ralph Taylor
April 25, 2020
Pat, Linda and I were so surprised and sorry to hear of Greg's passing. We always enjoyed conversing with him after or before Mass and at the Kernels games. We will miss him leading the Rosary at 4:00 Mass. Please, accept our sincere condolences. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless You.
Juan Trevino
April 24, 2020
Bevin, I am so sorry to hear about your father. He was a gentle person that will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family! Hugs! Gretchen
Gretchen Schneider Kopecky
April 23, 2020
May I offer my heartfelt condolences to you over the loss of Greg, who was an ideal partner to you, and a wonderful father to your children. Words fail me to adequately convey my regrets that he is gone from this planet. He will be sorely missed by everyone whose life he touched. My prayers are with you and your family. I knew Greg through his cousins, Linda and Kathie. I worked a few of his Quad Cities car shows at the Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds. He was full of fun and lots of laughter.
Peggy Head-Costello
April 22, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss, Greg will definitely be missed, he brought love & kindness to those that knew him. Todd got to know him when he was towing , car shows and I got the chance to meet him such a nice guy! Our thoughts, prayers, hugs for the family and those grieving ...
Todd & Jen Bemer
April 21, 2020
WE are so sorry and wish The family condolance and our prays are with you
Paul an Cathy Hoffman
April 20, 2020
Shannon and Family -- we're thinking of you and praying for God's peace beyond understanding.
John & Paula Blessman
April 20, 2020
I've known Greg for many years, as our daughters went to grade school and played sports together. Yet I really didn't get to know him until about 2 years ago, as I sat in front of him at 10:30 mass and he would say the rosary. If I started coughing at church, he always offered me a Halls. I miss chatting with him. My sympathy to Pat and the girls. RIP Greg.
Rita Pechota
April 20, 2020
What a shock to read this. So sorry for your loss. Greg and I met at a neighbor Hood meeting as we got to talking, I told him my great granmother was a Stokesberry. So I'm sure related. Again berry sorry for your loss.
Dianne Yanda
April 19, 2020
Hello Pat... from Tim and Pam. We are very grateful for our friendship with both of you, dear lady... It was so nice to go out to eat and all the fun visiting while enjoying good food. Please know you and your family are all in our prayers. We really enjoyed the Quad Cities car show... thanks for the invite...and all the fun talking with Wizard at old car nights.
Tim and Pam Brustkern
April 19, 2020
You did it your way, Gregory J. RIP
Jonathan Mason
April 19, 2020
We were sad to hear of Greg’s passing. Greg had a big heart and such love for his family. Sending prayers and hugs to Pat and all of the girls!
Sandy and Denny Wessel
April 19, 2020
Megan, so sorry to hear of your father’s passing. My heart hurts for you. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
-Annette
Annette Messina
April 19, 2020
I've known Gregory J for a long time. He was an awesome guy and bigger than life. Always a very interesting guy to talk to with a lot to offer. And he always had cool t-shirts and stories to share. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family........Dennis Carson and family.
Dennis Carson
April 19, 2020
Erin, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. I am praying for you and your family.
Mary (Heaverlo) Steger
April 19, 2020
I meet Greg in the mid 80's at DrugTown Wilson Ave. His presence was very intimidating but once he started speaking to you you could tell he was a gentle giant. Our store ended up hiring him to get some of our movie rentals back from customers who thought they could keep them instead of returning them. Greg was very successful and any tasks he took on. I enjoyed seeing him and saying hi at the kernels games. My sympathy goes out to the family. He will be missed
Kelly Boe
April 19, 2020
Sorry to the Stokesberry girls I’m thinking of you. My favorite memory of Greg is when Jon’s class began their 8th grade year (Jon died the summer before 6th grade) at St. Patrick’s middle school. I started a tradition of the 8th grade class riding 26 miles on the Cedar Valley bike trail. The shirts Greg put together as a memorable tribute. I remember when we drove the kids to the U and they let us get on the roof and we had a banner to show Ben and we waved to Ben Ackerman who had Leukemia . Such a special activity we did together year after year.
Lisa Shaver
Lisa Shaver
April 18, 2020
I was so sorry to read about Greg's passing. He has been missed at the last couple of St. Patrick's Lenten fish frys. His ready smile and warm greeting were always welcome. Sincere condolences to Pat and the rest of the family. I pray for the repose of Greg's soul daily and wish the family peace.
Colette L Molumby
April 18, 2020
I worked with Greg and the Holy Family School Board when uniforms/dress codes were introduced and adopted. He had a wicked sense of humor and made many of our meetings a joy!!! and so enjoyed running into him on the streets and having great conversations! such an enchanting man and will miss him. Condolences to his family.....
Sue Klappholz Teply
April 17, 2020
I’m very sad to hear of Gregory’s passing, our deepest condolences go to Pat and the kids. Had many a good time at Wiz’s wonderful events and can almost taste that Gregory J. Sub City sandwich.
Godspeed my friend.
Scott Anderson
April 17, 2020
On behalf of the Cedar Rapids Stamp Club, I would like to offer our condolences. Many of our members have indicated great sorrow with the passing of Greg. He was a stalwart supporter of the Club for many years. And we all have t-shirts and sweatshirts that he produced for the Club over the last 19 years to remind us of his contributions. We appreciate all the hard work he did to promote the Stamp Club and other civic organization in town.
Christopher Dahle
April 17, 2020
The world will not be the same without Greg. There were so many times our lives passed. Greg will certainly be missed. I will think of him everyday as I say the rosary. He added a prayer at the end of the decade that I say daily. I am so sorry Pat. You are in my prayers.
Barbara Klawiter
April 17, 2020
Prayers for repose of the soul of a fellow Knight of Columbus who stood tall and strong for his faith and for the Order. May eternal rest be granted to him and perpetual light shine upon him. May the Lord comfort the family at this time.
Stephen Fuller
April 16, 2020
RIP GREG STOKESBERRY aka The WIZARD
I met greg in early 2000 at a car show he was selling t shirts and me being a mutual big I ask you have any man size and he said wouldn't carry any others and a friendship began.
W e became immediate friends and I started working with him the following year and he took me in like family and traveled across the country helping him with show and him teaching me the business. He and Pat were like family just like his daughters he will be missed dearly. God speed brother you will be missed prayers to Pat and the girls
Justin laird
April 16, 2020
Deepest condolences to Pat and all of Greg's family. He was a good man and we will miss him very much. He was kind and funny, and we're grateful that he seemed to appreciate us and our music. Honored to have been his friends. Blessings to all Greg's friends and family.
Jamie & Matt Kearney
April 16, 2020
I met Greg when I first moved to Cedar Rapids. He was a kind, gentle man that treated me with great respect. I enjoyed talking with him, he was funny and brilliant. My prayers go out to his family. God Speed my brother.
Greg Graham
April 16, 2020
Greg certainly was one of a kind. He had a big heart and a huge compassion for his family and friends. I am proud to have been considered one of his friends. RIP dear Greg.
Lu Barron
April 16, 2020
Thinking of you, Pat and family! Many prayers for you and your family at this time!
Holly Robe
April 16, 2020
Funny thing is I've been thinking about Greg lately. Been in TX since March 9 and hesitant to leave because of virus and travel. On our way home this morning. Shocked to get Pat's email. Known to me and our custom car crowd as Wizzard, Greg was always there with stories and laughs. Spent lots of good hours on the phone or over lunch enjoying conversation. My most sincere condolences to Pat and the girls. God speed Big Guy. You'll be missed.
John Berry
April 16, 2020
So sorry to hear of Gregory J's passing but happy for him that he is home and free of pain and sorrow. Continued thoughts and prayers for the family. ??
Christina Niesz Anderson
April 15, 2020
I am writing about Mr. Stokesberry with most of my knowledge being based on involvement with his children more than with him. But in all of my dealings with them I was always able to feel that he was very supportive of the things that his children and I were doing together in the educational setting. From them I learned that they had a fine father and that helped me decide that he was a good man. God bless his family as they cope with his loss.
Larry Bowen
April 15, 2020
The world has lost a brilliant giant of a man... perhaps the kindest, deepest, most faithful and giving person I’ve ever been privileged to know.
I vividly remember the day he crumpled sobbing into my arms because Jon had died. It gives me pause to think of their reunion in God’s presence.
How sad that the Covid-19 pandemic restricts our ability to gather in his honor and send him off with a Funeral Mass.
Nancy Brown
April 15, 2020
Greg was one of a kind! I remember him when I was a young officer and I saw him walking up to someone I was arresting. I thought “Holy cow! I am in trouble dealing with this Goliath!” But his size was not the true man he was inside. That man was an honorable, loving, God-fearing man that adored his wife and lived his children. A giant teddy bear. He will be remembered by everyone that new him. Our loss is God’s gain. RIP Greg. You’re work is done, good and faithful servant.
Cristy Hamblin
April 15, 2020
Gregory J was someone who loved my New Mexico green chili, and he never forgot to remind me I'd not made any for a spell. While he and my son, Mike and I shared a bowl, he talked of all the places he'd been, the things he'd done and seen, and all his dreams and plans. He was one of the world's interesting people -- full of ideas and plans. And full of love for his family, his life and his friends. The world will seem a smaller place without that tall figure greeting friends, helping others, and dreaming big dreams. I'm glad you were my son's good friend, Gregory J, and we will all miss you. Sent with love from the whole Denbow family.
Florence Waters Denbow
April 15, 2020