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Greg Czech Obituary

Greg Czech MARTINEZ, GA - Ret. Lieutenant Commander Greg Czech, 69 of Martinez, Ga. died Saturday, April 06, 2013 in Golden Living Center of Jesup, Ga. after an extended illness. The NY native was a member of St. Teresa of Avila Church. The retired U.S. Navy Veteran served in the Cold War. His submarine service included the firing of the first missile launched off of a submarine deck and the navigation on the S.S.B.N. James K. Polk of the channel which is now known as King's Bay Naval Base in Kingsland, Ga. He also was very active in the Boy Scouts of America for 32 years. His brother, Terry Czech preceded him in death. Survivors are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bryan and Stacey Czech of Screven, Ga., Jeff Czech of Chicago, Ill.; two grandchildren, Kaylee and Kenneth Czech of Screven, Ga.; a best friend, Bonnie Myers of Milford, Utah; a sister, Catherine Sefton of Mass..; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Larry and Barbara Czech of Amsterdam, NY, Jerry Czech of Conn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Screven First Baptist Church with Dr. Brad Ellington officiated along with the American Legion Post 311's presentation of the U.S. Flag. Interment followed in the Georgia Veteran's Memorial Cemetery with full military honors. Active pallbearers were his family and friends. Please sign the online guestbook at www.rinehartandsons.com. Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup, Ga. is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2013.

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Wayne E. Phillips

May 2, 2013

It was an honor to know Greg and serve with him as a member of the Denizens of the Deep USSVI Submarine Veterans. Greg was a true friend and a devoted Sailor. I will miss him.
We have the watch.

Sam Hart

April 12, 2013

It was my honor and privilege to have Greg as a friend for many years. His enthusiasm and caring attitude touched many lives. Rest in peace now my friend. You have finished the race well.

anne musgrave

April 11, 2013

My condolences and prayers to family and friends.

Nick Nichols

April 10, 2013

To the family of Greg Czech,

On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on Greg's passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one. All SUBVETS and their families have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and Greg will always be remembered as a “Brother of the Phin” and a great Patriot.

CDR(SS) Greg Czech
US Navy Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch

Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate

Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, Base Chaplain

Jon Fader

April 8, 2013

Our sincere condolences to Greg's family on his passing. Sailor rest your oar. You are in our prayers.

April 8, 2013

Sailor, rest your oar, we have the watch.
Your shipmates in the Denizen of the Deep Base, US Submarine Veterans.

April 7, 2013

Rest in peace dear Greg. It has been a long battle you fought and you did it well. You will be missed. I will never forget your kindness in my time of need. Love Renee

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