Birth date: Jan 25, 1937 Death date: Jan 28, 2021
Dr. William George Grieve, 84, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Hickory Point Christian Village. Bill was born January 25, 1937 in Park Ridge, IL to Gilbert G. and Florence Schlieker Grieve. He was married to Read Obituary
This man was a hero to me. So many years ago I was fortunate to have him as an instructor for three different classes at Richland Community College.
When he was promoted to the rank of colonel in the Maines he was kind enough to give my young son his captain bars.
May this noble man Rest in Peace.
Dale Starr (formerly Dale Johnson)
I was fortunate to take three classes given by this wonderful man. Two of the classes were American history and one was his unique class of "the history of land warfare." This was way back in the mid to late 70s. Sometimes I would stop by his office just to chat a bit. He always had and/or made time for those brief chats.
Once I took my then ten year old class with me. They hit it off pretty well. When he got his promotion in the Marines he was so kind as to give my son the Captain bars he had himself worn...an ultimate compliment. My son at the time had a great interest in the Marines.
Having relocated from Decatur to the Chicago area, I hadn't crossed paths since 1979. Still, he remains always my "Mr. Chips!"
With Warmest Regards,
Dayle Starr
I am so sorry to hear of Dr. Grieve's passing. I'm sure I'm not the only one with numerous fond memories of him as a professor. He was the type of teacher who made you want to excel, to push your critical thinking skills as far as possible, and look at situations with an objective eye. He invigorated my love of history and his book recommendations still fill my shelves when they aren't being borrowed by my daughters.
I hope that his loved ones find comfort in his memory and peace of mind. My heartfelt sympathies are with everyone feeling his absence.
Just now finding out about Dr. Grieve's passing. I was a student of his at Richland around 1988-90---took a couple of Asian History classes. Absolutely enjoyed them and learned as much as an Army grunt could from a sharp Marine. He let me call him "Doc" or "Sir", and with all respect. Loved that guy, and along with Dr. John Cordulack at RCC and Dr. Donald Tingley at EIU, they laid a solid foundation of education in American and World History that I cherish to this day, and continue to build upon professionally. I think his book on "The American Military Mission to China, 1941-1942" is a brilliant addition to today's understanding of our historical relationship with that nation, which is currently trying to eat our lunch---Big shots should read it and get wise. To all of Dr. Grieve's family, I am so sorry for your loss. My wife and I helped my Mom and our family to bury my Pop last year at Camp Butler, Section O---Korean War combat medic---I preached the funeral, which was also at Moran's---Dad was 88. So if you will permit a total stranger to intrude upon your mourning, in a way, I know how you feel, and I am hurting for you, and my wife and I are praying for you all. God Bless. Rev. Matt Underwood, Conservative Southern Baptist minister.
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss and my condolences to your whole family. Also, to the Wene's, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jaylyn Harris and kids
My sympathy and condolences to the family. It was my privilege to have worked with Dr. Bill Grieve and have him as a friend. I always remember his question when I interviewed at Richland which was "In what movies did John Wayne die?" I did seem to know several of them, but not all. Bill volunteered his time to come to our local Scout Troop to give a presentation, and after he retired, he came to one of my classes where we had a discussion about mathematics and history as related to current events. I remember how hard he worked on his last published book and we had many memorable discussions on today's events and there relationship to history. I shall miss him greatly.
Sue, I am sorry to hear about Bill's passing. Hugs and prayers
Will was an excellent professor at RCC when I was attending. He was an awesome guy who I respected greatly. Love and hugs to Sue and to the girls and families.
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill’s family. I always enjoyed talking with and working with Bill at Richland. He was a very beloved administrator and faculty member.
