Gregory F. Sage

January 20, 2021

Gregory F. Sage

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Gregory F. Sage, 65, passed away on January 20, 2021 at his home. Greg was born on January 16, 1956 to Fredrick J. Sage and Darlene A. Wiemers in Storm Lake, IA. He graduated from Rockwell City High School in 1974 and received his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology from Iowa State University in 1979.

Greg was united in marriage to Sue A. Greiner on May 17, 1980. They made their home in Cedar Rapids, IA for 17 years where Greg worked for Rockwell International. The family relocated to Glen Ellyn, IL in 1996, where Greg worked for All-State Industries. Sue passed away on May 15, 2016. Greg relocated to West Des Moines, IA in May of 2019 to continue his career with All-State Industries. On May 2, 2020, Greg was united in marriage to Mary “Chris” Runneals.

In his free time, Greg enjoyed coaching Taylor in soccer and baseball in his youth, family vacations and time spent at their lake house at Twin Lakes. He was involved with his church and will be remembered as a kind, warm-hearted man who was an inspiration and mentor to many.

Greg’s family includes his wife, Chris Runneals; his son, Taylor Sage of West Des Moines; step-daughter, Natalie Runneals of Phoenix, AZ; his brothers, Terry (Sue) Sage of Bella Vista, AR, Scott Sage of San Clemente, CA, and Rodney Sage of Rancho Cordova, CA; brother-in-law, Ed (Darla) Greiner; nieces, Emily, Kelsey and Danica; and nephews, Ryan and Nicholas.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue A. Greiner; and his parents.

Visitation will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A private family service will be held at 12:00 p.m. the following day. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Marshalltown, IA.

Memorials in memory of Greg may be made to a cancer cause of your choice.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Thomas Buroker and staff at Mission Cancer & Blood, as well as Unity Point Hospice for their loving and compassionate care. We are forever grateful.



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