John A. Greibe, 88, of Galena, IL, passed away on July 11, 2025, at Midwest Medical Senior Care Center in Galena after a brief illness. A private family service will be held at a later date. The Furlong Funeral Chapel in Galena is assisting his family. He was born on September 10, 1936, in Galena, to Phillip “Bud” and Hilda (Martin) Greibe. John honorably served in the United States Marine Corps from 1953 to 1956 as a Gunnery Sergeant during the Korean War. He worked for John Deere Dubuque Works for 33 years until he retired in 1993. John loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. His greatest joy was spending years at his camp on the Mississippi with his kids and grandkids. He married Mary Ann Buman in September 1959 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Galena. Early in life, they raised their sister-in-law, Linda Buman, from age three after her parents’ passing. Surviving are his two children, David (Rae Ann) Greibe and Cynthia (Randy) Beadle; four grandchildren, Justin (Taylor) Greibe, Emily Greibe, Kelsey (Greg) Hart, and Cassie (Logan Flack) Beadle; four great-grandchildren, Presley and Finley Hart, Lainey and Julian Greibe; a sister, Darlene Ray, his sister-in-law, Susan Harris, Linda (Scott) Montgomery; brother-in-law Robert Buman; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents: wife Mary Ann; infant son William Scott; brother Phillip; sisters Beatrice O’Neill, Lucille Fleming, Susan Grossbier, Pauline Lake; and his baby brother William, as well as brothers-in-law Jim and Richard “Dick” Buman, and Bill Ray.
John A. Greibe
Thoughts and prayers to the family! What a wonderful man and he so loved his family. I loved our occasional visits. Thinking of you all.
Very sorry for your loss. John was a great guy!
David, Cynthia, Linda & family
Our heartfelt sympathy & prayers. So many great memories of Your dad at the cabin, playing cards, fishing, shooting shotguns, popping a cold one, laughing, & hiding what we were doing from him & so much more.
Ann & Karl Lederman
On behalf of Larry and Jackie Richardson we send our condolences
Sending our condolences from Paul and Mela Heidenreich. May your hearts and minds be full of peace and fond memories.
The family is in my thoughts and prayers. I was sorry to hear of your loss.
So sorry for your loss. John was a good man.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linda, David and Cynthia:
So sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful man and I have only great memories of Uncle John.
Love to all.
Annie and Steve O’Neill
David and Cindy. So sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful neighbor and friend
John was a very nice man. He rode to work with my husband, Roger for a few years.I admire John and Mary Ann for raising her little sister, because my husband and I also raised my 5 year old sister after the death of my mother.
Dave & Cindy and families and Linda. My deepest sympathy to all of you. We have so many great memories at the camp and New Year’s Eve parties at our house. We were all like family. We loved going to the camp. May your great memories help you through this difficult time. Loved your Dad and Mom. They were some of our best friends…Dianne Paxton and family.
Sorry for your loss
MeMe & Harry