Gregory Donald Styba

life story

Loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend!

Gregory Donald Styba, 60, passed away peacefully with family at his side October 15, 2022, to his heavenly home to be with his Lord after a four-year battle with cancer. Greg was born August 22, 1962, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Donald and Carol Styba.

He married his best friend, Sue, May 18th, 1985. Greg and Sue had two children, Brad and Heather.

About Greg

Greg grew up in Madison, WI. He was baptized at St. Bernard Catholic Church and confirmed at St. Peter Catholic Church. Attended Madison East High School. His career took him to Ellsworth, WI to be a police officer. Greg was in the Ellsworth Area for 33 years including being a business owner that included owning a sporting goods store, an ostrich farm, and an insurance agency for both Rural Insurance and an independent agency. He worked for Echo Water Systems, many other positions, but lastly the Hauer Allstate Insurance Agency in Woodbury, MN.

Greg was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. He loved spending time with family and friends making them smile, especially his little granddaughters who he lovingly nicknamed the “whipper snappers”! Greg enjoyed the outdoors including fishing, camping, riding his motorcycle, and traveling including to the Philippines to adopt our children. Greg’s time on the motorcycle led him to be a member and past director of the St. Croix Valley Riders. The last four years he lived in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.

Greg was preceded in death by grandparents, Joseph and Leone Styba, and Arnold and Frances Hoffman.

Greg is survived by his wife, Susan; two children, Bradley and Heather; three granddaughters, Layla, Dylana, and Maleeya; and his little dog, Piper! He is also survived by parents, Dr. Donald Styba and Carol Styba; sisters, Debbie (James) Wildman, and Diana (Chuck) Richards. Nieces and nephew, Jennifer, Jan, Andy and Kim.

Greg is further survived by father and mother-in-law, Marvin and Jeanette Laack, two sisters-in-law, Mary (Dan) Woggon and Lori (Mark) Modaff. Nieces and nephews, Michelle, Sarah, Jacob, Nicky, Lukus, Caitlin and Connor and countless friends.

memorial service

Celebration of Life

November 5, 2022

Ridgetop W10516 US-10, Prescott, WI 54021, USA

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022, noon to 4pm for family and friends at Ridgetop Restaurant, W10516 US Hwy 10, Prescott, WI 54021. Lunch will be served. There will be a 2:00 Time of Reflection.