Guenther Griebau

Birth date: Jun 21, 1937 Death date: Aug 25, 2021

Sgt. Maj. Guenther Griebau, USMC (RET) passed away on August 25, 2021, at the age of 84, at his home in San Bernardino, CA. Born in Hamburg, Germany on June 21, 1937, to Hans B. and Helene Anna Maria Griebau, Guenther was the seco Read Obituary

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Col Wayne Morris Usmc (Ret)

208w ago

I have just learned of this sad news. The Sergeant Major was my First Sergeant when I commanded a company in 3dBn9thMar on Okinawa in 1975-76. He was my literal STRONG right arm. Altho I am a former SNCO myself, I relied on his strong counsel to keep me on the straight and narrow given my hands-on leadership style. There would be times when he came into my office, secured the hatch, sat down and said, "...Skipper, you had three good ideas today, and this isn't one of them"...! What a fine man and Marine! We followed each others' career progression thru the years. I am proud to call him my Friend! Semper Fidelis,

W. V. Morris
Col USMC (Ret)
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Bob Jimenez

218w ago

He was my father's assistant coach in Little League with the Yankees. He was instilling pride in you even back in 1955-56! He was in Chester when my father, an ex-Marine passed away. I watched as he was laid to rest. God Bless him for his well-lived life. I will always think great thoughts of him. A great friend.

John And Janice Conway

219w ago

We were deeply saddened to hear of Guenther Griebau's passing. There are few people that make a difference inrhis worl and improve other people's lives... but Guenther certainly did! His generosity, humor, and constant desire to help others cannot be replaced. This community and all the people he helped throughout his entire life will surely miss him. Guenther left a legacy for others to follow. But admittedly, there is no one like Guenther. May the Lord bless his soul and bring comfort and peace to his family and those that loved him.

Anonymous

219w ago

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Raymond Donegan

219w ago

My name is Raymond Donegan. I am a retired Marine. SgtMaj Griebau was my drill insrtructor when I went through boot camp in 1964. He was a true leader. I remember him telling the platoon that he was preparing us for the possibility that we may have to serve in combat one day. His training served me well during my combat tour in Vietnam. Even though I never saw him for the past 57 years, he had a profound influence in my life and maturity into manhood. There are some people that you respect and never forget. My regards to your family and loved ones. If it was not for COVID I would be there paying my respects on Friday.

Judy Chidester

220w ago

Guenther was one of "my" Marines. I was so happy to be included in the Saigon
Marine Security Guard Reunions. He and Marty were fun, friendly and oh, so
welcoming. His last gift of a special "plated" rose remains special to me. His
memory will live on for a long time with me and this group.

Yolanda Castro

220w ago

in honor of Guenther.

Guenther,
I have been honored and blessed with great pleasure to have known you. Everytime you went in to Quiel Bros, you gave me a good laugh. 🙂 Even after the Quiel's retired and closed the shop, you kept contact and continued the bullying over my Wonderful Dodgers. Lol😁 I am going to miss you, the laughs you gave me, all your wonderful sports pools you coordinated, your fundraisers, printing your 49er game schedule and the Naval Academy Football schedule for you, even though you were a Marine at heart, 💪 you loved Football and Baseball. I will miss you sharing your wisdom, stories, and hearing your colorful words about how you feel on certain things, weather it be sports or politics to say the least, Lol. I am going to pray for your soul,🕯️ that it rests in peace all the way in heaven and for Marty and your family during this difficult time.🙏

Your friend,
Yolies