Dallas Michael Grekoff
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On December 30, 2015 @ 5:42 pm In 2015,Obituaries | 27 Comments
On the morning of Tuesday, December 29, 2015, Dallas Michael Grekoff passed away peacefully. A resident of Prior Lake, Dallas was 73 years old.
The family will greet family and friends on Sunday, January 3 from 4-7 pm and on Monday, January 4 from 9-11 am, with the rosary at 9:30 am, all at Ballard-Sunder Funeral and Cremation 833 South Marschall Road, Shakopee. Immediately following the visitation a luncheon will be served at the Parish of St. Joachim and Anne (St. Mark) 350 Atwood Street, Shakopee. A Mass of Christian Burial will then follow the luncheon at 1 pm, at the church. Father Erik Lundgren will preside. Pall bearers will be Kyle Hinrichsen, Kole Hinrichsen, Jordan Harris, Ellijah Maze, Ryan Bissonett and Thomas Grekoff. Dallas will be laid to rest at the Shakopee Catholic Cemetery.
Dallas was born on November 4, 1942 in Mason City Iowa to Mike (Matty) and Norma (Conibear) Grekoff of Nora Springs, IA. He was the older brother to Richard. As a young boy Dallas loved to play football and baseball. He continued his love of sports by coaching his children in baseball. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren play sports as their #1 fan.
Attended University of Northern Iowa, Dallas received a teaching degree. He married his high school sweetheart, Loretta Schell on August 29, 1964, at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Mason City, Iowa. After college graduation, Dallas took his newlywed wife to live in Louisville, Kentucky. He was very active in the community as a JC member and had met several lifelong friends. His family had grown to include six healthy children, Todd, Kimberly, Troy, Melinda, Melissa and Karla.
In 1975, Dallas moved his family back home to Nora Springs, IA, where he had managed the family seed business, Hofler Seed Company. In 1987, his career had led him to Savage, MN as managing Peterson Seed Company, which later grew into his own company Grassland Central. During this time Dallas became a leader and spokesperson for the Seed Industry with the following noted achievements: Member of First Research Committee 1989-1992, Independent Professional Seedsmen Association for Outstanding Service from 1992-1998, Fourth President of the Independent Professional Seedsmen Association 1995-1996, Director of the Canadian Seed Trade Association 1998, President of the Norther Seed Trade Association 2000-2001, Premier Seedsmen Award for Exemplary Service to the Seed industry presented in 2004. Dallas best described his years in the industry as such, “I’ve been in the business for about 36 years. During that time, I’ve met some of my closest friends who are also in the seed industry.”
Dallas retired in 2011 with a celebration of family and friends. After retirement he had more time to enjoy spending time with family. Family was the most important aspect of his life. His wife, children, and grandchildren gave him the greatest joy.
Dallas will be remembered for his big heart, the generosity he gave towards others and his wonderful understanding character. He will be missed for his sense of humor and the unique nicknames Dallas gave to the ones he loved. Dallas’ personality always stood out in a crowd and so did his fun and crazy ties.
Forever loved and missed, Dallas is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Loretta (Schell) Grekoff; children, Todd (Jessica) Grekoff of Mankato, MN, Kimberly (Scott) Hinrichsen of Farmington, Troy (Vanessa) Grekoff of Cascade, IA, Melinda (Robert) Bissonett of Lakeville, MN, Melissa (Michael) Williams of Lakeville and Karla (Mark) Snyder of Holmen, WI. His grandchildren include: Kyle (Dee), Kayla (Aaron), Jordan, Kourtney, Ryan, Kole, Ellijah, Reagan, Olivia, Thomas, Claire, Matlyn, Isabelle; mother Norma Grekoff of Hudson, WI; brother, Richard (Mary) Grekoff of Hudson, WI; and other relatives and friends.
Dallas is preceded in death by his father, Mike (Matty) Grekoff.
Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home and Cremation, Shakopee Chapel, proudly served and cared for the Grekoff family. www.ballardsunderfuneral.com
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Sending our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Remembering Dallas with fondness from our working together in the seed industry. He will be missed and I am praying for your family that you will find peace and comfort.
I am deeply sorry that I will not be able to attend the funeral due to out of state travel.
God’s blessings,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many wonderful memories of Dallas and being part of your family. I’m thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers. (Hambone)
Sorry for the loss of your father. Our sympathy to all the family.
I admire the love and strength of your family. Lean on each other as you always have and God will take care of the rest of it… may He wrap you in His comfort.
Dear Loretta and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Dallas’ passing. We will miss his smile and his quiet presence. May Our Lord give you comfort.
We are thinking of you!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Loretta and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Dallas was a very nice person and loved seeing you guys at the class reunions. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Dallas’s passing. We have great memories of Dallas, Loretta & all the kids. Would love to see all of you again. Thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time! Larry & Becky DeZeeuw
Loretta,
I am so sorry to hear of Dallas’ passing. I remember all the great times we had together. Bill and I are sending prayers your way that God will hold you and your family close with loving blessings and peace.
prayers to the family. Dallas was a 1961 classmate and a very nice gentleman. I last saw him and Loretta at our 50th class reunion of which we had such a good time. God Bless
So sorry to hear of Dallas’ passing. I remember fondly of the years we spent in school, all the way from elementary to high school graduation 1961. We extend our sympathy to Loretta and family
Sorry to hear of Dallas’s passing. Dallas was a very kind and understanding person. Thoughts and prayers for the family. God bless. Jim Priscilla Poppe
Dear Loretta and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Dallas’ passing. I remember his laughter and sense of humor, and how he loved his steak dinner. He has a huge heart and loved family so much. I remember him fondly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time. God Bless….
Suzanne Zadra
Whenever I see an Angel I think about Dallas and his Angel tree. Dallas had such a kind and gentle soul and made everyone feel special. I am sending prayers for Gods loving comfort and peace to all those who loved him.
Sorry for your loss your in my prayers.God Bless.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Dallas. I have many fond memories of him just from being such good friends with Karla for do long. He was always a man with a big heart and kind words. My prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.
Our love and prayers are with you at this time of loss. Dallas will be missed by many!
We are so sorry to hear about Dallas’ passing. Your family will be in our prayers. He was a wonderful man with a great heart and will be truly missed.
Those of us who were lucky enough to know Dallas know that we were TRULY blessed. We are not lessened by his passage but strengthened by his fine examples of kindness, understanding and generosity. He laid a strong foundation of faith, family and friends. His quiet and wise manner will continue to serve as a reminder of how to live our lives. He will remain in our hearts and your family will remain in my prayers.
We are SO sad to hear about Dallas!!! It is never easy to lose such an integral family member like he was. What I will always remember about him was his big smile and lighthearted attitude. He was simply a joy and clearly loved by all who knew him. We send prayers and huge hugs to you all!
Rick, Amy, Anna and Ellie Bissonett
Loretta and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace and comfort as you morn the loss of Dallas.
Gen Perrizo
I knew Dallas through the seed business, and he was an important mentor to me in the late 70’s when I returned to the family business from college. I was introduced to Dallas when he was working in Nora Springs with another great seed man John Hofler. Our companies traded back and forth for many years and now as I am writing this, I remember I got a nick name too: Tommy. We would talk on the phone and Dallas would say “How’s it going Tommy?” “How’s George doing Tommy.” I learned a tremendous amount about the TRADE simply by visiting with Dallas on the market on the phone. Back then we did not have the internet and information about the trade was strictly available by having your own voice and connections. Eventually we were well enough acquainted to share good information and trade information that helped us “make a buck” when trading alfalfa and clovers and grains. I loved driving down to Nora Springs in season. I always thought Dallas ran such a tight ship compared to the chaos in our own business. Always had time to visit and compare notes when I was just a rookie. When Dallas moved to Peterson Seed (another incredibly well run seed company) we continued to share what we knew about the seed business. I always wished I could have a business like that.
Today 40 years later I do have a business like that and its writing this that reminds me Dallas’s friendly guidance along the way was very important to me. Later, when I started attending the Western Seed Trade Meeting in Kansas City in the late 80’s I would run into Dallas he would be trading car lots of this and that and occasionally we struck a deal. Hopefully, I can pass on as much genuine caring in my business and personal relationships as Dallas did. What a steady and enjoyable presence in my business and personal life.
God Bless Dallas.
Tom Ehrhardt
Albert Lea Seed
hello,
In first time my condolence to all family.
I study family tree (genealogy) of Grekoff from russia. I thing your family emigrate also and I would like ask if you agree to help us and give some information about Grekoff in USA. I have some contact in France , Argentina & Russia.
My best regards
Loretta, just read the about Dallas in his obituary, over the years I have investigated his and your whereabouts, and stumbled on this page, please accept my late sincere condolences from Mike and Jo Kendall who now live in Amarillo, Texas. As you know Dallas was my roommate at UNI and he offered me my first job in LaGrange, Ky. I had planned to visit him . Call me at 806-359-8602
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