SFC (Ret) Gregg Owen Hartshorn

SFC (Ret) Gregg Owen Hartshorn, was born November 26, 1958 in Concord, Vermont to the union of the late Harold and Ellen (Blood) Hartshorn. He grew up in Gilman, Vermont and graduated from Concord High School with the class of 1976. Gregg was a three sport athlete lettering in soccer, basketball, and baseball. In August 1976, Gregg enlisted in the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement in May 1995. He was awarded several commendations and medals; some of which include: Army Commendation Medal (4th Award), Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), National Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon 92nd Award), Sharpshooter Marksmanship Qualification Bade M-16, and the Driver Mechanic Badge. Gregg served as construction equipment repairer and had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class. On September 1, 1993, Gregg married the love of his life, Mary Louise d’Entremont in Landstuhl, Germany. They shared over 18 years of marriage together and were blessed with many wonderful memories. After retiring from the military, Gregg continued serving his country as an employee for the Department of Defense as a civilian. In his spare time, Gregg was an avid hunter. He was a proud member of the “Four Amigos”, which is a group of brothers whose traditional taco soup was the opening ceremony to a “Hunting Camp”. He really enjoyed camping and being in the outdoors. Gregg was a member of the Kickapoo Trace Muzzleloaders and the North American Hunting Club. He was always available to help anyone who needed help and was a very devoted brother. He will be greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Gregg passed away at 6:04 p.m. Thursday, November 24, 2011 in his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. He had attained the age of 52 years, 11 months and 29 days. Gregg leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Mary Hartshorn of the home; two sons: SSGT Robert Francis (Abbra) of Wichita, KS and James Francis of Waynesville, MO; two brothers: Brian Hartshorn of the state of Maine and Terry Hartshorn (Doris) of the state of New Hampshire; father and mother-in-law: Reginald and Jean d’Entremont of Waynesville, MO; two sisters-in-law: Cheryl Wheeler of the state of Alabama and Cammie Partelow (Mike) of the state of California; one brother-in-law: Mark d’Entremont (Su) of Japan; several other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Gregg was preceded in death by one brother, Lendall Hartshorn. Graveside services with military honors were held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2011 in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery with Chaplain (CPT) William J. Smith officiating. Military honors were provided the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville / St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gregg Hartshorn to the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home.

SFC (Ret) Gregg Owen Hartshorn

November 26, 1958 - November 24, 2011