So long Partner,

You were a very positive influence on me and many of my happy childhood memories include you.

I wish we had stayed in touch, but since Andy and I haven't talked for many years that didn't happen. He died exactly two weeks to the day before you.

Dani you are one of the nicest people I have known and I wish you peace and love.

Morgan

Greg was a highly effective counselor to me at Zumbro Valley Mental Health center. He was patient and his words of wisdom about sobriety and chemical dependency

have stayed with me. He was spiritual and a great teacher.

We send our sincere condolences.  Our thoughts are with you.  Remember the many good times you and Greg had over the years, from college days at RCC and on.  Our kindest wishes be with you.  

We send our sincerest sympathy to Dani and family.  We are sorry for your loss and keep you in our prayer.

Dear Dani & Linde, We are so very sorry to read Lori’s message of losing your Dear Greg. Our hearts are very sad for you both, our prayers & thoughts are with you. Wish we could be there, but sending you a warm hug.   Love, your cousins, Sheri & Gary

Hi, I just wanted to tell you how much Greg helped me and he will always be in my thoughts.  We use to meet on Friday nights in the backroom and always loved listening to Greg's low voice and powerful message.  I am in Florida now and won't be able to make the service but my heart will be there.  Love Dave Kranz

My heart goes out to Dani, Linde, Jennifer and Greg's many friends. 

I was Greg's supervisor, colleague and friend from 1987-96 while at Zumbro Valley Mental Health. He was one of the finest men I have ever known.  He embodied the skills and compassion of a highly effective counselor. He saved the lives of many men and women through his work. Greg created several outstanding presentations for people in chemical dependency treatment that I will always remember, including a brilliant explanation of what it means to experience loss of control and powerlessness. Greg also helped create outpatient treatment for people with chronic alcoholism and he mentored staff from Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam as they helped their communities to understand substance abuse.

When I left Rochester in 1996, Greg and I met for a final goodbye. He told me he would think of me every day for the rest of our lives. That is just the sort of wonderful guy Greg was. I've thought of Greg often over the years and how blessed I was to have known him. 

Deep peace of the shining stars to you Greg.

~ Helen Raleigh, Golden Valley, MN

Dani and family I am so sorry to hear of Greg's passing. He was a wonderful counselor and friend to many. He will be missed.

Mrs. Gahnstrom, I am very sorry for your loss. It is my prayer that your family and friends may find comfort in our promised future. John 5:28, 29 assures us that the ones we have lost WILL hear Jesus' voice and come out of the memorial tomb. And Revelation 21:4 promises that we will never have to experience the pain of loss ever again.

Greg was a wonderful man. He helped so many that struggled in life, with life's problems. He has a special place and is out of pain. Bless you in your time of remembrance of what he meant to all of you that loved him. He is smiling upon you. Dave

My sympathies to the Gahnstrom family. I had many opportunities to work with Greg as  counselor when I had worked in the Right To Recovery Program. We both shared  the successes of the clients that we served and in their losses. Greg was one of the most compassionate people I have ever worked with always maintaining advocacy for those who struggled with addiction issues! He will be missed !

Dear Dani, I am very sorry about the loss of your awesome husband and my dear friend. Nancy & I are in Missouri visiting our son and his family unfortunately we will not be able to attend your gathering. Greg was not just a wonderful friend but he played an integral part In my sobriety and I will be forever grateful and I will never stop thinking about Greg and all of the wonderful memories. He was so instumental in the lives of many,many other recovering alcoholics. I have never met a person that didn't have a kind word to say about Greg. To a great friend,husband, father,until we meet again.      

        Love, Dick

A man of remarkable patience, he listened without interruption and always had a positive response.  Accepted everyone. 

Did more good in his life than any of us will ever know.  I always looked forward to seeing him.  

A good friend.  I miss him.