Gregory Lynn Jurgensmeier, 58, of Fairview, KS, died Saturday, February 6, 2016, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, after a battle with COPD.

Greg was born August 3, 1957, at Sabetha, KS, one of seven children born to Raymond and Norma (Gilbert) Jurgensmeier, and was a lifelong Fairview resident.  He attended Fairview grade school and graduated from Hiawatha High School with the class of 1975. 

He was employed as a foreman at Reese Construction of Scandia, KS, for over 31 years. 

Greg was an avid sports fan, following the KU Jayhawks, KC Royals & KC Chiefs.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends; and was a longtime member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Fidelity, KS.

Survivors include three sisters:  Pamela Koch of Sabetha, Patty Middendorf (Zon) of Hiawatha, Diane Low (J.R.) of Nortonville; three brothers:  Bernard (Mary) of Marion, Illinois, Kevin of Sabetha, Randy of Fairview; 10 nieces & nephews; 10 great-nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Sabetha, at 10 a.m. Thursday, February 11.  Father Barry Clayton will be the celebrant.  Interment will follow at the St. Augustine Cemetery, Fidelity.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Hiawatha after 9 a.m. Wednesday. The rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., followed by the family visiting with friends until 7:30.

A special message or remembrance may be sent to www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com