Gregory Kevin Boyes

Gregory Kevin Boyes, known to all as Greg, and always the life of the party, left us chuckling at the memories on September 15, 2024. Born on March 30, 1954, in the cheesehead capital of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Greg's infectious laughter and boundless love filled this world for a vibrant 70 years. Making his final curtain call in Auburn, Kansas, he left us as he lived—on his own terms, with a smile on his face and a joke at the ready.

Greg's legacy is carried on by his loving wife, Terry, who could always be counted on to roll her eyes at his puns but never at his heart. His daughter, Vicky (husband David) Glenn, inherited his wit and his son, Kevin (wife Amanda) Boyes, his knack for storytelling. His sister, Deborah, and brother, Robin, will miss their brother's uncanny ability to turn every family gathering into a comedy show. Greg's grandchildren, Kaitlin, Austin, and Kane, will no doubt inherit the laughter gene, sharing their grandpa's jokes for generations to come. He now joins the audience with his late parents, Gilbert Alexander Boyes and Ruth Constance Turgeson, who are probably still laughing at his first baby jokes from the great beyond.

After completing two years of college, Greg found his stage at Essex Wire in Topeka, where he wasn't just an Extruder Operator for over 20 years, but also the unofficial morale booster and break-room comedian. His colleagues weren't just coworkers; they were his captive audience, his hecklers, and ultimately, his friends.

No one cheered louder on game days than Greg. A man of exceptional taste, he was a devout fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs. If laughter was his first language, football was his second. Win or lose, Greg's spirits were never dampened; his humor was his undefeated season.

Describing Greg is easy: loving, funny, selfless. He loved with the kind of warmth that could thaw out the coldest Wisconsin winter; his humor was the kind that could lighten the heaviest of hearts, and his selflessness was the sort that made sure he was the last to eat at a barbecue but the first to make you laugh with a mouth full of ribs.

To say Greg will be missed is an understatement. Like the best comedians, he left us too soon, but not without a treasure trove of stories and one-liners that will keep him alive in our hearts and our chuckles. As we say our goodbyes, let's honor Greg's unwritten rule: keep the laughter going, the stories flowing, and if you're ever in a pinch, just ask yourself, "What would Greg do?" The answer is simple: he'd crack a joke, flash a mischievous grin, and remind us all not to take life too seriously.

A final standing ovation for Gregory Kevin Boyes, a man who taught us that life is best lived with a laugh, a hug, and a generous spirit. We'll miss your light, Greg, but we'll keep it burning bright with every Packer touchdown and every chuckle shared at your memory.