Mr. Gregory Joseph Poetz

Gregory Joseph Poetz, 74, husband of Roseann Marie Lardenoit Poetz, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Indianapolis, IN, Gregory was the son of the late Joseph John and Eva Uline Poetz. A 1971 graduate of Eastern Michigan University and a member of Delta Sigma Phi, Greg spent his career with the K-Mart Corporation, retiring in 1999. He was on the board of directors for The Company Company Theatre in Charleston, SC and a huge fan of the University of Michigan. He enjoyed football, golfing, extensive traveling, and adventures with his three grandsons. While living in retirement on the Isle of Palms, Greg, ever the people person, loved his job with Wild Dunes Resort. During retirement he enjoyed planning and taking trips across the globe with many friends and family. When he wasn’t traveling, he could be found indulging and sharing his love of food, theatre and hosting gatherings with friends. After relocating to Keowee Key in 2019 to be near his son’s family, Greg treasured every moment spent with his grandsons. He will be remembered as a beloved mentor as well as their grandpa. As amazing a friend, grandpa, and dad as Greg was, he was an even better husband to the love of his life, Roseann. Married for 53 years, they were an incredible team, making enduring friendships, wherever they lived. Although he is already greatly missed, his legacy of love will live on through the impact he made on so many people throughout his life’s journey. In addition to his wife, Greg is survived by his son: Joshua D. Poetz (Emily) of Clemson, SC; sisters: Geraldine Seal of Orlando, FL and Jo Ann Haendel (Mark) of Santa Monica, CA; and his three grandsons: Ryan James Poetz (15), Jacob Austin Poetz (11) and Lucas McClain Poetz (8) all of Clemson, SC. Also surviving are his sisters-in-law: Marianne (Fran) McCarthy and Sheri LeBombard of Michigan and many beloved nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Greg was preceded in death by his daughter: Kristi Poetz McRae and son-in-law: James McRae; brother: David Poetz and wife Nancy McGloon Poetz; sister-in-law: JoAnne Lardenoit; brothers-in-law: David Kerry Seal and Don LeBombard; nephew: John Poetz; and in-laws: Ernie and Eva Lardenoit. A Rite of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 8, 2023, at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, with a doughnut themed reception to follow at Cottingham Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oconee Hospice of the Foothills, Cottingham Hospice House, Attn: Foundation Office, 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672 or to Scecina Memorial High School, 5000 Nowland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201. The family is at their respective homes.

Mr. Gregory Joseph Poetz

March 23, 1949 - May 23, 2023