Leo Joseph Grein

Spartanburg, SC- Leo J. Grein, 78, husband of Frances Mircovich Grein, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his family. Born November 23, 1935 in Seguin, TX, Leo was the son of the late Leo George and Mary Dietermann Grein. He earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas and was employed with Hoechst-Celanese for over 36 years. Leo was a member of Knights of Columbus, Leadership Spartanburg, and delivered for Mobile Meals for 15 years. He enjoyed traveling and running, and ran marathons in New York City, San Francisco, Rome, London, Paris, Madrid, and Prague. Leo was a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. In addition to his wife, Leo is survived by three sons, Stephen Joseph Grein of Plano, Texas, Mark Christopher Grein of Prague, Czech Republic, and Matthew Edward Grein of Boston, Massachusetts; one daughter, Anne Claire Nutt of Spartanburg, South Carolina; and five grandchildren, Laurel Elyse, Caroline, and Vaughn Grein, Ryan Michael and Mason Lee Trotter. A prayer service will be Friday, May 23rd, 5:30pm at Dunbar Funeral Home, conducted by Deacon Bob Mahaffey. The family will receive friends at Dunbar Funeral Home following the prayer service, 6:00-7:00pm. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, May 24th, 1:00pm at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, officiated by Reverend Timothy M. Gahan. A reception will follow in the Parish Center. In remembrance of Leo, memorials may be made to St. Paul’s Building Fund, 161 N. Dean Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or Mobile Meals, P O Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304.