Gregory “Greg” Urban

Obituary

Gregory “Greg” Paul Urban was born on August 20, 1947, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He was the son of Norbert and Ida (Kranzler) Urban. Greg was baptized as an infant at Congregational Church in Watertown, South Dakota, and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau, South Dakota. He received his education in Canton, South Dakota, and was a graduate of the Augusta Academy Class of 1966. Greg furthered his education at Columbia College in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in History.

Greg entered active military service in the United States Navy on March 31, 1975, and served his country during the Vietnam, Cold War and Persian Gulf War including two years of sea service aboard the USS Yellowstone (AD-41). Greg served for over fourteen years as a precision measuring specialist calibrating all kinds of specialized equipment and over eight years teaching those skills to other Navy seaman and women. He received an Honorable Discharge on June 30, 1994, at Naval Station in Norfolk, Virginia, retiring after over 20-years of active-duty service achieving the rate of Instrumentman Chief Petty Officer.

On June 27, 1968, Greg was united in marriage to Janet Hunsicker at Second Presbyterian Church in Flandreau. This marriage was blessed with two children, Lisa and Robert. Greg and Janet made their home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 54 years of marriage.

After Greg retired from the Navy, he was employed at HTI in Hutchinson until retiring in 2013. Greg was a member of Oddfellows, Ham Radio Club, and the American Legion Post 96. He was also a lifelong member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Greg enjoyed fishing, camping, electric trains, watching old movies and historical shows, and playing Santa and “Bumbles” the clown. While in college, Greg enjoyed playing the organ in a group from Chicago called “The Buckinghams.” He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.

Greg passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, at the age of 75 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Greg is survived by his:
Wife, Janet Urban of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Lisa Yee and her husband, Brice of Tulsa, OK,
Robert Urban and his wife, Julie of Racine, WI;
Grandchildren, Bryan Urban, Nicholas Urban, Brittany Urban, Leah Netzel;
Many other relatives and friends.

Greg is preceded in death by his Parents, Norbert and Ida Urban.