Greg Briggs

02-22-1952 – 07-31-2024

Dexter, Michigan

  Gregory Alan Briggs, 72, died suddenly on Wednesday July 31, 2024. He was born on February 22, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan to Gordon C. Briggs and Geraldine (Weber) Briggs. On August 11,1972 he married his college sweetheart, Theresa Wright, in Westland, Michigan.

  He leaves behind his wife of 52 years; his children; Jennifer Briggs and Ryan (Michelle) Briggs; his siblings; Gordon Jr. (Sue), Glenn (Jennifer), Gail, Gary (Nancy) and Gina Seery (Jim) along with many nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his beloved grandchildren; Lauren, Nick, Jillian, Joe, Jack, and Janine.

  Greg grew up in Royal Oak, Michigan where he was an outstanding athlete in both football and wrestling at Kimball High School. He later played both sports at Eastern Michigan University. After graduation in 1975, he taught in the Dexter School District for 25 years; first Industrial Arts, then Building Trades and finally Technology Education. He helped write the curriculum for Technology Education in the State of Michigan. His students all have a fond memory or two to relay about Mr. Briggs. During his summers he worked at remodeling and building houses. After retiring from teaching, he spent many years working for Advanced Technology Consultants, Inc. in Northville, Michigan selling, training and fixing technology equipment for classrooms.

  Greg was larger than life. He was a take-charge, life of the party person who was fun to be around. He knew something about everything and enjoyed sharing this knowledge with others. He could build or fix anything. In his retirement years he spent his time in his own woodshop making bowls and various wooden crafts (which he loved to give as gifts) and proved to be a talented artist on top of everything else.

  At home he enjoyed installing every technical gadget as it came on the market. His entertainment setup required six remote controls. Most recently he installed and programmed a device that turns on certain lights by voice command. His lawn was pristine. He never stopped making home improvements.

  Greg was a very social person and leaves behind many friends in Michigan and in Arizona where he spent his winters playing tennis and pickleball and helping in the woodshop. His wife and family are bereft. He will be greatly missed.

  The family is planning a Celebration of Life for Greg on Saturday September 7th, at Nie Funeral Home located at 3767 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Gathering time begins at 1:00pm with the service following at 2:00pm.

  In lieu of flowers the family plans to create a scholarship fund that benefits students pursuing a career in the building trades. Details will be available at the service.