Greg A. Derouaux
Greg A. Derouaux, 68 of Richwood, died Saturday February 18, 2023 at the Ohio State University Hospital.
He was born October 27, 1954 in Columbus to Raymond G. Derouaux and Phyllis J. (Beckner).
Greg was a self-employed carpenter; he could fix just about anything with his hands, from plumbing to electric to finish carpentry, he was very talented. Greg had totally remodeled the family home, an 1884 farmhouse.
He liked NASCAR, Mark Martin was a favorite. He cherished his family’s big Christmas dinners; they were incredibly special to him. Greg loved going to the beach, North Carolina was a favorite. He enjoyed helping with 4-H projects. One of his true passions was four-wheeling, even when his health was not the best, he found a way to ride. Greg loved being outside under his tree or in his barn, just soaking in the peacefulness. He had said more than once, "I wish I could have been a farmer"
He was a private person in many ways, but he very much appreciated his friends at the Richwood VFW.
Surviving is his devoted wife, Mari L. (Heffley-Urbanik) Derouaux, they were married January 20, 1984 in Columbus. Also surviving are his children, Jason A. Derouaux of Richwood, Melissa (Keith) Marcum of Grove City and Mindy (George) Tsiopras of Bow, New Hampshire.
Grandchildren, Nathan and Malina Marcum and Isabella and Georgie Tsiopras
His mom, Phyllis J. Ullom of Westerville
Siblings, Diane (Randy) Bolt of The Woodlands, Texas, Dana Derouaux of Westerville and David (Annette) Derouaux of Johnstown
Greg was preceded in death by his father, his step-father, Kenneth Ullom and a brother, Kevin Derouaux
Friends may call Thursday February 23, 2023 from 5-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. There will be a service to follow at 7:00 pm officiated by Pastor Ted Alspach. There will then also be a funeral service Friday morning at 10 am at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Marysville. Father Kevin Kavanagh will officiate. Burial will follow in the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Cemetery.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Lung Assn.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.
Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home