Harry A. Greveris
July 08, 1942 - March 23, 2009
Obituary
Harry A. Greveris died on Monday, March 23, 2009 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He was born on July 8, 1942 in Mecklenberg, Germany. After immigrating to the United States of America, Harry became an American citizen. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Greveris, and his parents, John and Elsa Grever. Harry is survived by his wife of 42 years Mary (Murtaugh), his son Robert Greveris: Abingdon, MD; a grandson Dylan Short; Bel Air, MD, brother, John (Heidi) Grever; Colmar, PA, sister Ruth Smothers; Philadelphia, PA, and one brother-in-law, Thomas (Josephine) Murtaugh; Bel Air, MD, a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Throughout his career, Harry was a Department of Defense employee where he served at the following installations: Frankford Arsenal, PA; Tropic Test, Panama; Yuma, AZ; Baumholder, Germany, and the past 23 years were spent at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). His current job at APG was the Deputy Director of Public Works. Harry was a beloved and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, traveling, playing chess and listening to opera. His favorite Aria was Nessun dorma from the final act of Giacomo Puccini's opera Turandot. Harry volunteered in his local community as a tutor for the Tutorial Society, a Community Mediator for Harford County Government's Community Outreach Program, and as a member of Harford County Public School's Study Circles Program. He was also a member of the following associations and organizations: The American Association of Engineers, Dublin Dancers, and Onefile Wine Club. He was a nationally ranked collegiate chess player.
The family will receive friends in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 201 Mt. Royal Ave. in Aberdeen on Saturday, March 28 from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. at which time a memorial service officiated by Rev. G. Neale Wirtanen will be celebrated. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association in memory of Harry Greveris.
Funeral Home:
Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home
333 South Parke Street
Aberdeen, MD
US 21001
Events
Visitation
Sat Mar 28, 2009 @ 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
St. Pauls' Lutheran Church • 201 Mt. Royal Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
Service
Sat Mar 28, 2009 @ 12:30 PM EDT
St. Pauls' Lutheran Church • 201 Mt. Royal Ave., Aberdeen, MD 21001
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Memories
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John Shandruk
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Little did I know when I met Harry in 1990 that we had much in common. In fact it took quite a few years before I found out that we were both from Philly, each with an undergraduate degree in Physics and a graduate degree in engineering. Our family histories included REAL problems our parents overcame overseas before they came to America. I suppose that's why Harry never thought any problem was too big to figure out and seldom lost his composure. I deeply respect him and he is sorely missed. I wish the best for his family.
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Barbara A. Wolfe
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Harry ..... working with and for Harry during my APG career was a great opportunity! He had such wisdom, was well spoken, always seemed so calm, always smiling. I recently had a conversation with him at the grocery store - maybe the Commissary. Again, he was smiling. Always enjoyed these conversations; shall miss not having them.....
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Carol Remines
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Harry Greveris was the man. He was really the Director of DIO. I worked for Harry for many years and he is a very intelligent person who knew it all and done it all. He was DIO. He always had the right answer and nothing ever bothered him. He will surely be missed at DIO. May God be with him, the family and friends. What a great loss to the world.
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Cristin Murtaugh Harrington
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My uncle, my tutor, my advocate, my friend... I never heard Harry speak ill of anyone. In fact, he was the least judgmental person I have come to know. He was always smiling, always calm, always thinking of solutions rather than focusing on problems. With Harry in my corner, I never felt defeated. "You and I will meet again, When we're least expecting it, One day in some far off place, I will recognize your face, I won't say goodbye my friend, For you and I will meet again."
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Todd Strausburg
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My thoughts are with your family.
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Patt Strausburg
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Rob, I am sorry to hear about your dad.