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Gregory Koziel Obituary
Gregory Paul Koziel, 76, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones Monday, November 17, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Born December 8, 1948, Greg graduated from Findlay High School and continued his education at Findlay College. His Passion for music and craftsmanship led him to a distinguished career in the pipe organ industry. In the early 1970s, he moved to Memphis as the youngest sales representative for M.P. Moller Pipe Organ Company and, soon after, founded Koziel Pipe Organ Services in 1973. Over the decades, his work became an integral part of the Memphis musical landscape through notable installations at Holy Rosary.
Beyond his profes-sional achievements, Greg was known for his love of gardening, cooking, entertaining friends and family, singing with Rhodes MasterSingers Chorale, enjoying Memphis Tiger football and basketball, playing golf, and appreciating fine automobiles.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Ellen; sons, Paul (Caitlin) and Brian (Susie); grandsons, Connor and Dylan; and siblings, David (Terrie), Robert, and Laurie.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Paul Koziel and Alice Bonk Koziel.
A memorial service will begin at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Church of the Holy Communion, 4645 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38117.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your church's music department or organ maintenance fund or to Memphis Botanic Gardens.
Greg's legacy lives on through every note played on the instruments he so lovingly built and maintained. May his memory bring comfort to those who knew him.
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Marjorie Jenkins
February 4, 2026
To Greg´ s family, I am so sad to hear of Greg´s passing. He was a wonderful man and passionate professional. His skill and care of our organ here at DeWitt Methodist Church in DeWitt, AR will never be forgotten. When we built our new church in 2000 he took our pipe organ out piece by piece and totally rebuilt and restored it. When the sanctuary was completed a few years later he he lovingly brought it home. Greg took great care of it since then, tuning and tweaking to keep it at its best. I was out awhile from last summer with a broken hip and didn´t get an appointment with him for the fall. The organ needed some attention during Christmas and I tried contacting him every way I knew how. Finally I Googled his name in Memphis and this obituary came up. I´m so very sorry. He talked a lot about you when he was working here and I he will be dearly missed by many, myself included. I pray for continued comfort for your family. Thanks be to God for Greg Koziel.
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Stu Hile
November 22, 2025
My heart is broken to read of Greg's passing. We were classmates and teammates at Findlay High School. Your reputation as a loving and caring friend lives on in the memories of all you have touched. My prayers are for Ellen and your family. Rest in peace my friend.
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