Greta Frances Tegel
Obituary
In Remembrance of
Greta Frances Tegel
February 23, 1934 – February 3, 2001
In loving memory of our mother, Greta Frances Tegel, who 20 years ago on February 3rd, 20 days before her 67th birthday, was called home by our Lord and ended her long suffering with early onset dementia.
Greta was born in Manchester, England, was an accomplished ballet and tap dancer and owned multiple dance studios throughout her life. Our family moved to Gilroy in 1977 where she continued to teach dance and choreograph multiple local theater productions. It was a time when Gilroy was small, (population around 20,000). Family time was spent at the Strand, roller rink and bowling alley, the first Garlic Festivals and Bonanza Days and meals at Fling's Pizza, Digger Dan's, and Sandrino's. Greta continued to share her passion for dance for many years until her passing in 2001.
Our family suffered a great loss that year also losing our beloved grandmother, her mother, just 56 days later. It is my hope that those who have fond memories of her will honor her memory today.
Greta is survived by her loving children Melody Wood, Gayle Henreid, and Christopher Tegel; and her eight grandchildren, Melissa, Brittany, Katy, Andrew, Chriselle, Carissa, Summer, and Everly. Forever loved by the family she left behind, never forgotten by all those who witnessed her spirit on earth.
Published in Gilroy Dispatch · January 27, 2021