Gregory Andrew Gonzales

January 13, 1938 - August 31, 2020

Gregory Andrew Gonzales, 82, of Bay City, our strong, outgoing, generous, and sometimes mischievous father and grandfather was born into eternal life on the afternoon of Monday, August 31, 2020. Greg was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on January 13, 1938, the son of the late Andres Lorenzo and Jesus Maria (Salas) Gonzalez. Greg proudly served in the U.S. Army as a sharpshooter. While in Chicago, Greg met the former Barbara Bartley. They were united in marriage on June 14, 1963 and sadly Barb preceded Greg in death in 1979. While at a dance, he later met the former Marilyn Shabel. They were united in marriage on April 15, 2005, and Marilyn preceded Greg in January of 2020. Greg retired from General Motors after 25 years of service in 2000. He enjoyed going to the casino, taking long walks, exercising, and coaching little league baseball in his younger years. A proud and patriotic veteran, Greg was also a member of the V.F.W. As the patriarch of the family, Greg’s love and guidance will forever live on. Greg leaves to carry on his legacy, his children: Terry Mullins, Greg Gonzales (Peggy), Diannia Morley (Keith), Sherrie Gonzales (Tim); step-daughter, Marcy Keyser; grandchildren, Sarah and Victoria Mullins, Jordan Gonzales, Josh, Jason and Jeana Wolcott, Lupe Garcia (Mary), Carlos Garcia (Val), Veronica Garcia; great-grandchildren, Connor, Dillan, and Braydon Mullins, Zhander Garcia, Brantley and Brynley Clish, Kelsey, Nichelle, Kallie Wolcott, Adrian, Brooklynne Ruiz, Michael and Mason Panko; sister, Erma Vega (Albert), along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. In addition to his parents and his wives, Greg was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Mandy Keyser; sisters, Mary and Toni, and brother, Henry. Fr. Dale Orlik will officiate a private family funeral. Greg’s family will be present to receive visitors on Saturday, September 19, 2020 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Skorupski Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 821 N. Pine Rd., between Ridge & Center. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family online at www.skorupskis.com.