Oliver Grebing

Oliver “Ollie” J. Grebing, 91, took the hand of Jesus on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. He passed away at his home in Jackson, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born April 25, 1933, in Altenburg to Paul and Esther Weinhold Grebing.

He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg. He attended school in Altenburg and was a graduate of Perryville High School.

Pvt. 1st Class Grebing honorably served in the U.S. Army from Aug. 10, 1953, to May 20, 1955. His veteran affiliations include Altenthal-Joerns American Legion Post No. 158 in Jackson and VFW Post No. 3838 in Cape Girardeau.

Ollie and Marion Pauline Schade were married Dec. 14, 1957, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg.

Ollie worked for East Perry Lumber Co., Fruitland Livestock and Gilster-Mary Lee and for 25 years as head custodian for St. Paul Lutheran Church and School.

He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson, serving on the Finance Board, Voters Assembly and as a member of the Men’s Club.

Ollie loved barbecuing for his family and was known as the grill master. He also loved his garden and could grow about anything. He truly had a green thumb. He also enjoyed Sunday afternoon drives in the country.

Loving survivors include his wife of 67 years, Marion Grebing of Jackson; two children, Stephen M. (Cindy) Grebing and Rebecca Leadbetter, both of Jackson; three grandchildren, Josh Grebing of Cape Girardeau, Rachel Leadbetter of Jackson and Nichole Pingel of Wentzville; great-grandchildren, Noah, Graham and Lily Pingel of Wentzville; and a sister, Phyllis (Lee) Mueller of Aurora, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Clay Pingel; two siblings, Imogene Thompson and Marvin Grebing; and his parents.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson and from 9 a.m. to service time Friday, Feb. 14, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

The Rev. Joshua Schmidt will conduct the funeral at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at the church. Military honors will be rendered at 1 p.m. Friday at Missouri Veterans’ Cemetery in Bloomfield.

If considering a memorial contribution, the family suggests St. Paul Church or School, or SEMO Pets.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above Ollie’s obituary article at www.mccombsfuneralhome.com.

Southeast Missourian