Gregory A. Peitsmeyer, 60, Bellefontaine, passed away Jan. 21, 2015, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

He was born Aug. 31, 1954, in Uniontown, Pa., to Ralph "Skip" and Mary Lou Mihalek Peitsmeyer. His father survives in Rockingham, N.C. On Sept. 9, 1978, in Coldwater, he married Mary Brunswick, who also survives.

Also surviving are two children, Leslie (Brian) Regula, Huntsville, and Aaron (Leslie Perkins) Peitsmeyer, Columbus; two grandchildren, Cason and Mia Regula; mother- and father-in-law, Ann and Lou Brunswick, Coldwater; brothers- and sisters-in-law, Jane (Dan) Diller, Tom (Peg) Brunswick, Carol (Doug) Fisher, Mark (Gay) Brunswick, Jeff (Sandy) Brunswick and Amy (John) Shaw; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Heiner Steffen, Bill Patterson, Mark Weingart and Bruce Eggleston.

He was a graduate of Wright State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in education and a master's degree in education administration. He retired in 2011 from Bellefontaine High School where he was a teacher and administrator. A 25-year coaching career included 10 years as an assistant coach and being the Chiefs head football coach from 1988-2002.

Beyond football, he was passionate about his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling with his wife and children, creating special moments with his grandchildren and sharing stories and laughs with his friends. He was honored to be known first as a wonderful husband, caring father and devoted PaPa.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bellefontaine.

Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Bellefontaine, the Rev. Patrick Sheridan officiating. Burial will follow at Bellefontaine Cemetery, Bellefontaine.

Calling is 2-6 p.m. Sunday at Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, Bellefontaine.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for the grandchildren's college fund.

Condolences may be left at www.edsfh.com.