Greggory “Gregg” Allan O’Dell

Obituary

Greggory “Gregg” Allan O’Dell was born on September 23, 1964, in Anderson, South Carolina.  He was the son of Tommy and Linda Dale “Lynn” (Bagwell) O’Dell. Gregg was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as an adult on February 24, 2013, by Pastor Daniel Welch at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, Minnesota. He received his education in Piedmont, South Carolina, and was a graduate of the Wren High School Class of 1984.

On August 13, 1994, Gregg was united in marriage to Lisa Klaustermeier at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Plato, Minnesota. They made their family home in New Auburn, Minnesota. Along with Gregg’s eldest son, Gregg, their family was blessed with one more son, Jordon. Gregg and Lisa shared over 28 years of marriage together.

Gregg was first employed at Lemke Welding in Glencoe. Most recently, Gregg was employed at the Glencoe School District in custodial services.

He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.

Gregg enjoyed every moment he spent at his family’s camper on Cokato Lake. He took great pride in supporting his son, Jordon, at all of his sporting events. In his spare time, he enjoyed tinkering on his Grandpa’s trucks and caring for his tropical fish. He cherished the time he spent with his family and his friends.

Gregg passed away on August 21, 2022, at Cokato Lake RV Resort in Cokato, Minnesota, at the age of 57.

Blessed be his memory.

Gregg is survived by his:
Wife, Lisa O’Dell of New Auburn, MN;
Sons, Gregg O’Dell of South Carolina, Jordon O’Dell of New Auburn, MN;
Brother, Lee O’Dell of TN;
Brother-in-law, Kent Klaustermeier and his wife, Deanna, of TX;
Father and Mother-in-law, Gene and Carol Klaustermeier, of Glencoe, MN;
Uncles-in-law, Marlin Krienke and his wife, Bonnie, of Glencoe, MN, David Krienke and his husband, Tony Swafford of Silver Lake, MN;
Grandma-in-law, Janet Krienke of Glencoe, MN;
Nieces, Nephews, Other relatives, and friends.

Gregg was preceded in death by his Father, Tommy O’Dell; Mother, Lynn Hinson; Fraternal and Maternal Grandparents; Grandpa-in-law, Arvid Krienke; Uncle-in-law, Roland Krienke.