Richard Gregrich

Richard Wayne Gregrich, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at home on May 28th, 2021 with his family at his side.
Richard was born on May 11, 1929 to Joseph and Thelma (Kimbrough) Gregrich in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was raised in Tooele and is a graduate of Tooele High School and put himself through college while working as a butcher. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Utah and was a lifelong proud alumnus.
Richard married Maxine “Dollie” Gregrich on September 12, 1953 who remained at his side until his passing. They raised two daughters, Diane and Suzanne.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1954 through 1957 as a 1st lieutenant. His interest in the Air Force was fostered by his special uncle Frank Gregrich. He was employed by the Tooele Army Depot and Kennecott Copper. Richard was always active with family and friends and had a variety of talents and hobbies. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, photography, and gardening. He and Dollie were excellent dancers and received many awards reflecting this. Richard was a jack of all trades and always had a hand in a project. In fact, he built his own home. He truly was a “Mr. Fix It.” His work ethic was second to none. He was known to say “You got er Toyota” when he completed a task. Richard never turned down a request for help. He would be the first one there and the last one to leave. He was a believer in “OJT”, on the job training, and instilled this into his daughters and grandchildren.
Richard is preceded in death by a baby son, Richard Joe Gregrich, his parents, his brothers Arnold and Robert Gregrich, as well as so many loved ones and close friends, including his best friend, Joe Busico.
Richard is survived by his wife Dollie of sixty-seven years, and his two daughters, Diane (Von) Miller, and Suzanne (Tom) Edmundson, four grandchildren: Jeff (Chelsea Jones) Miller, Erika (Kurt Treseder) Edmundson, Natalie (Jose Herrera) Edmundson, and Cole Edmundson; four great-grandchildren: Chase and Rhett Treseder, Lucas Herrera, and Scotty Richard Miller. He is Also survived by two sisters-in-law: Mary Cerroni and Louise Busico, and brother Roger (Carol) Gregrich.
The family would like to add a special thanks to Dr. Jeff Miller, Dr. Paul Satter, IHC Hospice (Trish, Dennis, Anna, and Beau) for their compassionate care. Thanks also to grandchildren, spouses and sons-in-law for helping in these difficult times.
Funeral mass will be held at 12pm on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at St. Marguerite’s Catholic Church, 510 E Vine St., Tooele. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Tate Mortuary from 6-8pm. Interment will be held at the Tooele City Cemetery.