Celebration of Life Gathering will be held 12pm-4pm Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Eagle’s Club in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Lunch will be served at the Eagle’s Club.
Memorials will be designated by the family.
Gregory Casey Hancock, age 84, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Azria Longview Nursing Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
Greg was born to Harry G. Hancock and Phylis J. (Casey) Hancock on January 30, 1941, in Fremont, Nebraska.
Greg graduated from Niobrara High School in 1958. He attended Wayne State College and earned a two-year teaching certificate. He taught at Emerson-Hubbard Junior High in Nebraska. He returned to college but was drafted into the Army before graduation. After basic training he attended OCS (Officer Candidate School). He spent a year in Vietnam as a supply officer and officer of graves registration.
Greg married Gladys Pribyl on January 15, 1977, in Wolsey, SD. To this union they had two children, JoEllen and Justin.
Greg had worked off and on for the railroad laying track and several other jobs. After working for BSA (Boy Scouts of America), he returned to the railroad. He had over 30 years of railroading, most of those years were with C&NW, but the last several were with Union Pacific.
Greg was a golfer and a bowler, an almost 50-year member of the Missouri Valley Presbyterian church, where he served both as an elder and deacon.
Greg is survived by his wife of 48 years Gladys (Gus) (Pribyl) Hancock, daughter JoEllen (Chris) Van Kirk of Phoenix, AZ., son Justin Hancock of Omaha, NE., grandchildren Evelyn Hancock and C. Henry Van Kirk, sisters Mary Jo (Vic) Albracht and Cynthia Bedke, brothers in law Gary (Nina) Pribyl of Wolsey, SD., Gene Pribyl of Camp Crook, SD., Gordon (Linda) Pribyl of Rapid City, SD., and many nieces and nephews.
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Thoughts to the family. What a great guy he was and know that he will live on in his memories
Our deepest sympathy for your. Loss. We have always enjoyed our visits with you and Greg and will miss him. Heartbroken for you my friend. Prayers.
Sorry for the loss of Greg. He left many pleasant memories as we grew up, and the memories will live on. Thinking of the family, Gus, Mary Jo, and Cindy and all he was dear to.
Gus and family So sorry for your loss Will always remember Greg for his willingness to help in church matters especially with Kovar, I cannot forget his eyes lighting up when he talked about history and his adventures in his life, It was so sad to see that light go out after his health problems, Gods blessings to you and your family in your grief and for years to come, Much love to you all, Keep looking up,
Gus and children, I want you to know that Greg had been a friend of mine all the years he lived in Missouri Valley. Memories of golfing at the LMVCC include the day he sliced five balls into the rough on hole 5! He counted every stroke. He was a CHRISTIAN and a honest person!
I will miss Greg’s smile and laughs at the club. Gus you are loved and I am here for you especially when you need a hug!!
We have enjoyed both your presence in our lives. Whether personal or business. Greg will be missed. No other like him. We will be here for you.
Pat and Larry
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