ade, he and his family moved to Akron. He attended school in Akron and graduated from Akron-Westfield High School in 1994. He attended Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City and graduated in 1996 with his welding degree. While in college, he started working for Tri-View Steel in Sioux City as a welder. He was currently serving as a working foreman for the company.He was united in marriage to Julie Koerner on August 15, 1998 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron.He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Akron. Greg loved working on cars, whether it was tinkering with the engine or repairing the body. He also enjoyed woodworking, collecting coins, and camping. But most of all, he loved the time spent with his family.Survivors include his wife, Julie of Akron; 3 sons: Michael, Justin, and Tyler, all at home; his mother: Sheila Ford of Akron; 2 brothers: Frank Ford of Dubuque, IA, and his children: Ashley, Andrew, and Alex; and Adam (Sunday) Ford of Hawarden, IA, and their children: Brooke, Colton, and Shelby; his sister: Christine Ford of Le Mars, Iowa; and his father in law: Milo Koerner of Akron, IA.He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Ford; his mother in law: Janice Koerner; and two uncles: Cliff Baumgardner and Bill (JoAnn) Lussier. SERVICES Visitation Wednesday, July 26, 2017 3:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church 220 Hardy Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Prayer Service Wednesday, July 26, 2017 7:00 PM Trinity Lutheran Church 220 Hardy Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Visitation Thursday, July 27, 2017 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Trinity Lutheran Church 220 Hardy Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Funeral Service Thursday, July 27, 2017 10:30 AM Trinity Lutheran Church 220 Hardy Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Interment Thursday, July 27, 2017 11:30 AM Riverside Cemetery Highway 12 North of Akron Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Reception Thursday, July 27, 2017 12:00 PM St Patrick's Parish Hall 300 3rd Street Akron, Iowa 51001 Get Directions on Google Maps Send Sympathy Card Print Obituary View/Sign Guest Book Create Memorial Website To read the full obituary, please click here: http://www.rexwinkelfh.com/obituary/gregory-ford