Gregory Paul Drzycimski

Gregory P. Drzycimski, age 66, of Alta, Iowa died Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake. Memorial services will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Burial will follow in the Barnes Township Cemetery in Linn Grove, Iowa with military rites by the American Legion Post #367. Visitation will take place Friday, January 29, 2016 from 5-8:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Special Youth Challenge or the Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Linn Grove. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Storm Lake is in charge of the arrangements. Gregory Paul Drzycimski was born September 7, 1949 in Cherokee, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Paul and Wanda Alice (Taylor) Drzycimski. Greg was baptized and confirmed at the Riverside Presbyterian Church in Linn Grove. He attended school at Sioux Valley, where he graduated in 1967. He continued his education for a year at Iowa State University. Greg was inducted into the United States Army on October 16, 1969. He proudly served his country in Germany as an ADP Machine Operator. During his service, he received the National Defense Service Medal. Greg was honorably discharged on May 11, 1972. On August 4, 1973, Greg was united in marriage to Merri Bennett in Nebraska City, Nebraska. Together they were blessed with two sons, Mark and Paul. Greg was a member of the Riverside Evangelical Free Church in Linn Grove where he served as elder. He was a devoted Christian who lived his faith daily. He also volunteered on the Praise Team and the Building Committee. Greg served on the Vista Pork Board, First Coop Association Board, and the Choraliers. Greg was a past president for the B.V. Pork Producers. He was also an active member of the American Legion Post #367 where he held the position of adjutant. Greg enjoyed bowling and singing with different groups over the years. Family was very important to him. He loved family get-togethers, taking trips to Branson, Missouri with Merri and the family, and spending time with his grandchildren whenever possible. Greg will be remembered for his laugh, and for being a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His memory will live on in all who knew him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 42 years, Merri Drzycimski of Alta, Iowa; children: Mark (Kate) Drzycimski and their children: Will, Liam, Abram, Josiah, Addie, Elias, James, and Helen all of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Paul (Krissie) Drzycimski and their children: Charlie and Myron all of Linn Grove, Iowa; sisters: Linda (Denny) Somers of Sioux Rapids, Iowa; Diane (Tim) Straub of Peterson, Iowa; mother-in-law, Veda Bennett of Nebraska City, Nebraska; brother-in-law, Allen (Janene) Bennett of Nebraska City, Nebraska; extended family and friends. Greg was preceded in death by his parents, Kenny and Wanda Drzycimski; and father-in-law, Leonard Bennett.

Gregory Paul Drzycimski

September 7, 1949 - January 27, 2016