Gerald L. Greve

Gerald Greve was the son of William and Mary Taynor Greve of North Plainfield, New Jersey.

After serving in the Army and in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict, he married Janis Ahlgren of Roebling, New Jersey.

He received his degree in Ferrous Metallurgy from Temple University beginning his career at John A. Roebling and Sons and later at CF and I in Roebling. He then served as Plant Manager at Cooper Steel and Nicholson Saw in Greenville, Mississippi and at Nicholson File in Cullman, Alabama until his retirement.

Mr. Greve was active in his community. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman, a longtime member of the American Legion and a member of the Rotary Club. While living in Cullman, he was a prominent member of the Chamber of Commerce and was recognized by the City of Cullman for his outstanding service on several committees in the community – City of Cullman Industrial Development Board, the United Way and the Red Cross. He was instrumental in calling attention to the vocational training of Cullman’s young students.

Mr. Greve is survived by his wife, Janis; and daughter, Gail Greve of Destin, Florida. His youngest daughter, Maridee Greve, sadly predeceased him in 1997.

He is also survived by his only grandson, Aaron Jerald Andersch and daughter-in-law, Kim Crane Andersch of New Jersey.

His Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cullman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Interment will be as Odd Fellows Cemetery in Burlinton, New Jersey.