Gregory Dobbs July 16, 1965 - September 12, 2024
Delano, Minnesota Gregory Dobbs, 7/16/1965 9/12/2024, The Dobbs’ family is heartbroken to announce that Greg passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2024 in Delano, MN where he resided with his wife Tracey. Greg was born in Wichita, KS, graduated from Campus High School in 1983 and Friends University in 1988. In 2004 Greg married the love of his life, Tracey Dobbs. During their marriage Greg and Tracey lived in Omaha, NE, Hopkinton, MA and Delano, MN, with Minnesota becoming their home for over 16 years. Greg’s career in managing physical security for the banking and healthcare industries lasted more than 30 years. He was an active member of ASIS International and held several certifications such as CPP, Certified Protection Professional, Workplace Violence Awareness and Prevention Instructor Certification, PSP, Physical Security Professional, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Instructor Certification. In his last role in banking Greg served as an Assistant Vice President for Commercial Federal Bank. When he lived in Massachusetts he worked as a Senior Security Engineer managing projects across the world, including the Taunton Courthouse in MA and resorts in UAE and Oman. Prior to his retirement he served as a Physical Security Manager for Catholic Health Initiatives / CommonSpirit. Giving back and helping others was very important to Greg. He served as the Safety Commissioner for the town of Delano. While in Omaha, he was a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer for children. CASA’s mission is to train, empower, and inspire volunteer advocates to improve the lives of abused and neglected children. This was an opportunity that Greg cherished. Greg was preceded in death by his father, Wesley Ray Dobbs, and his brother Darris Dobbs. He is survived by his loving family: wife Tracey of MN, mother Mona (aka Grammer) and brother Jeffery of KS, niece Amanda, her husband David and three great nieces Eleanor, Maevy and Vera of CA. He also leaves behind his in-laws Steve and Sue of MN, a sister-in-law Wendy and a niece Eleni of PA, in addition to many extended family and friends he held dear in his heart. Greg treasured family most of all and his beloved dogs Kati, Madison, Lily and Sugar were his children. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 19th, from 6-8 PM, and a service is scheduled for Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2 PM at Shinkle Mortuary located at 146 N. Lamar Ave, Haysville, KS 67060. In lieu of flowers, Memorial: Tunnel to Towers, 2361 Hylan Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10306.