Family Update
With deep regret we post this information. Unfortunately, late last night Jeremy’s body and vehicle were discovered near Paradise Valley Ranch. At this time the family is working on his burial arrangements and will provide the details as they become available.
We would like to thank everyone from the bottom our hearts for all the love and support.
Thank you
-Griess Family
Frederick Heneine, 
Jeff Magg, 
Mike Haley, and 38 others are discussing. 
Help Find Jeremy Griess 
Frederick Heneine 8:56 am on May 26, 2010 Permalink |
May his soul and spirit rest in peace. Jeremy and I were colleagues and had a lot of things in common which made us friends. We started about the same time and were part of the same team for over a year. I am very sad to hear of his passing and send my prayers to your family and loved ones.
Mike Haley 2:14 pm on May 19, 2010 Permalink |
My prayers are with your family today. I worked with Jeremy and always thought he was a great person. I know his spirit will live on in the people that he touched everyday. God Bless.
LuDella (Griess) Yost 10:50 pm on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
You are not alone, Ted & your family – I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you John 14-18 May you find comfort in God’s words & in the kjnowledge that other sympathize with you in your loss. Ted, so sorry to hear this afternoon of your loss. I prayed & thought of you daily. God’s love is there in the whispering of the wind, the rising of the sun – & every healing wish for you & your family. The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 Through everything you shared together the years you loved each other, the warmth & caring between you – you created a special bond that will always keep you close in heart. May you find comfort now in that very special love – and knowing just how much others care. Ted, asking God to keep you in his care, surround you with His kindness & bless you with His love. Let each tear that falls be a gentle reminder that you & your son truly loved each other, & made such a meaningful difference in each other’s lives – & that is a gift that no loss or sorrow, or time or distance can ever take away. With Deepest Sympathy.
LuDella (Griess) Yost 10:02 pm on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
For Tony, Cassandra & Chandra, In the loss of your Brother – -Thinking of you with sympathy and hoping you find comfort in the lifetime of special memories of your brother. There is no way to lesson the sorrow of losing someone so precious to you…but please remember that others care very much & wish you strength & comfort at this sad time.
Gordon and Bev Muller 5:02 pm on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Ted, Rita and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is so difficult to lose a child. Hopefully your faith, family and friends will help you during this very difficult time.
Deanne Birkestrand 1:13 pm on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
We are so sorry for your loss, Jeremy will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. May our loving God’s peace surround you during this painful time.
Chris, Deanne, Jasper, Jameson and Sophia
Dena Peterson Beck 12:32 pm on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Dear Griess Family, Many thoughts and prayers have gone your way these last few weeks. I have many great memories of Jeremy from grade school, to church, to high school and beyond. Losing him is tragic and many of us feel your pain. When I boarded a plane leaving D.C. this last weekend, I heard someone across the aisle mention “Jeremy Griess”! I think the outpouring of love and concern from classmates, colleagues, nature enthusiasts, volunteers and total strangers is a testimony to Jeremy’s character. He will be missed.
Staats Family 11:31 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
My family and I have been following this and had been on a couple of the searches. My heart goes out to the family. We are praying for the family. he was a very special person and we are all better for knowing him. It’s never easy losing a loved one escpecially a child. our hearts and prayers are with you always.
The Ayars Family 11:27 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
May God give your family strength during this difficult time. Remember all of the happy times and go forward knowing that you will all be together again in the future. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rita Crooks 11:23 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
To Ted and the entire Griess family,
I am so very sad to hear of your loss of Jeremy! It is a very tough way to lose a loved one, I know! May you always hold tight, your wonderful memories of Jeremy. You have been in my thoughts and prayers since his disappearance and you will continue to be. There will be rough days ahead and alot of unanswered questions, along with a huge variety of emotions. Hold on to each other tightly and help each other through this. If there is anything I can do or just talk, please let me know.
Rose Marie Brown 11:03 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
To Ted and family,
I am praying for your family during this sad time learning about Jeremy. May you only remember the smiles and good times with Jeremy.
Rose Marie (Keen) Brown
Mark Magwire 9:50 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Our hearts ache for you. Our very deepest sympathies.
Mark & Terri Magwire
Mary Kay Thompson 9:29 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Dear Cass and family – My heart broke for you when I heard the news of Jeremy this morning. I know the loss of losing a brother Cass and I wish I could give you a hug right now. Please take care of each other and know that you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Lieske family 9:21 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
To the Griess Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of Jeremy. We have prayed for Jeremy’s safe return every day. I don’t even know what to say, but our hearts are breaking for all of you. May God grant you the strength that you need during these difficult days now and in the future. I know that there will not be a day go by that you won’t think of Jeremy. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless,
Tom, Mary, Shon, Jessica and Dylan Lieske
Dave Beck 9:10 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
I have known Jeremy for the past 5 years here in Denver. I have many fond memories of mountain biking, camping, fishing, just having fun. He was an incredibly great guy and made everything we did together more enjoyable. We are all deeply saddened by this news, but I’m glad I had the opportunity to know Jeremy. I am a better person for having known him and definitely a better mountain biker : ) To the Griess family, my deepest condolences and thanks for raising such a great kid.
Kristie (Christensen) Mosher 8:13 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Dear Ted, Rita, Wanda and Jeremy’s family & friends,
I am truly saddened by the news and loss of Jeremy. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories of happier times help to ease your pain and sorrow.
George Ann Ferguson 6:41 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
I am the mother of one of Jeremy’s friend, Jeff. When I first heard the news of Jeremy’s dissapearence I was devasted. Words cannot express my sorrow for your loss. Jeremy has been on our prayer lists throughout the churches of east Texas. May God help you through this saddening tradgey& difficult times. Your family is in our prayers. May God bless your family deeply this time of your loss.
Cathy Weaver 12:50 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Ted and family – I am so sorry to hear the news about Jeremy. May you find comfort in knowing that he is at peace and remembering all the great times you had with him. It is obvious that he had touch the lives of many and even though I never truly met him, I feel a sense of what a wonderful person he was from all those that have been involved with the website and search. Know that many people are praying for you all and share in your loss and grief. May the memories of Jeremy’s life sustain you in the days ahead and ……..”may the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand”.
Cathy Weaver
Iris 12:13 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Chandra, it’s Iris from work. I’m so sorry to read the update. My prayers go out to your brother and your family. I’m truly saddened by the news.
Rachelle Barnett 12:00 am on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
I’m very sorry to hear of the loss of Jeremy. Your entire family is in my prayers at this time of sympathy. May God’s peace that passes all understanding give your hearts rest in Christ Jesus.
Robert Bell 11:29 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
My thoughts with the Griess family on their loss. May he be at peace now. He will be remembered by all for what he was. He will be missed by all that new him. He will never be forgotten. Take care my friend
Jeff Magg 11:12 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
I am extremely saddened to hear this news and it is with deep sympathy that I send this to you, the Griess Family. Words are insufficient in explaining what you must be experiencing now. I was very hopeful on a daily basis as I checked this website that there would be good news on Jeremy. I pray many blessings and speak life into your whole family and that the deep void you feel now would be filled with the One and Only Savior, Jesus Christ. I cannot imagine or comprehend your pain and agony for the loss of your precious son, Jeremy. May God Give you abundant grace and mercy. Jeff Magg Ps 23 & 91
Pastor Don Becker 8:11 pm on May 18, 2010 Permalink |
Jeff Magg,
You don’t know me.
I’m Don Becker, Lutheran Pastor to the Griess family here in Minden, Nebraska for the past 36 years. As I prepare for Jeremy’s Memorial service on Saturday, and use Isaiah 40:28-31 as the basis for a message of comfort to Jeremy’s family & friends, would I have your permission to quote a portion of your note of comfort and sympathy posted on Jeremy’s website in my homily? There are many fine, strong words of comfort & hope offered on the website, but your’s was very good.
Nicely written, wonderfully said.
Thanks,
Pastor Don Becker
Jeff Magg 8:39 pm on May 19, 2010 Permalink |
Pastor Don. Absolutely. I pray that even one could receive some comfort from this. I will also pray for you in preparation for the 22nd because it cannot be an easy task but I admire you for accepting the call to do what you do in sharing the Word as a pastor. May God bless you as you serve! Jeff
Carrie Howard 10:56 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
We are so saddened by this news, and want to send our heartfelt sympathies to Jeremy’s family. Hold each other close; find strength in each other, in the love of those around you, and in the memory of all the joy he brought into your lives.
With peace and love,
Carrie & Jon Howard
Joan Ouren 10:36 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
I am so very sorry for the loss of Jeremy. I can’t begin to image the pain you must feel. I pray that God keeps you in his loving embrace until you are ready for what lies ahead for you. My heart aches for your family.
Dawn & Doug Van Sloun 10:35 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
We are so very sorry to hear this news. Please know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. Peace and God’s grace be with you!
Colleen Thatcher 10:29 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
Ted and Rita, our hearts ache for you and the rest of your family during this sad time. You have been in our prayers during these long, difficult weeks and will continue to be. May God wrap His arms around you and give you comfort and peace.
Kory, Colleen, and Laney Thatcher
Tracy (Borchers) Frerichs, Alyssa & Alexis 10:23 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
I am so sorry for your loss and having to live my worst nightmare. My prayers are with you the family, all of the many friends throughout Jeremy’s life, and everyone who helped with his search. I did not have the opportunity to meet Jeremy personally, but as a small town “Mindenite”, knowing the family, and having Ted as a teacher, I certainly feel a family/community connection. GOD BE WITH YOU DURING THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME!
Dave Preucil 10:14 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
It is with a very heavy heart I sit hear reading the recent news of Jeremy’s discovery. I met Jeremy professionally and stayed in contact with him over the years as a friend. My deepest sympathies to the Griess family. My prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
kristen 9:49 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
My deepest sympathies to your family.
Norma Ochsner 9:42 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
Our hearts ache for you. May God grant you peace and comfort. Norma & Cleon
Lori 9:24 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
I worked with Jeremy for a brief time in Lincoln. I was lucky to have crossed paths with an amazing man. With the short presence we had in each others lives, my heart breaks. With that, I can not imagine how the heart breaks within his family and friends that were present to his final days. I pray for your comfort as I pray for Jeremy’s peace.
Boyd Elliott 9:20 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
To Jeremy’s family:
You have my sicerest sympathies. I have often thought of Jeremy and the impact he had on my early adult life. I will always have a huge debt of gratitude to Jeremy for that. I will continue to pray for peace for Jeremy in his eternal rest. Also, please know that you all have been and will continue to be in my prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen
Boyd Elliott
Sherri 9:11 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying that you find strength and comfort in the Lord. You are living my worst nightmare.
Joe Bartek 8:53 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
To the Griess Family – Words cannot express what we are all feeling at this time of trouble. Just know that you are, always have been, and always be a near and dear part of our lives. Jeremy will be truly missed. Our thoughts, prayers, and condolances are with you all and we are sending love and prayers.
The Barteks
Qualset 8:51 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless, Gunnar, Sandra & Jack
Jen 8:49 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
My heartfelt sympathies are with you all. I hope the road to healing your pain is brief and joyful memories of a wonderful man mark the horizon.
dona ridgeway 8:23 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
my deep sympathies.
Sherry Gray 7:55 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
Im glad that you found Jeremy and his car but truly sorry that it had to end the way that it did 😦 . I have keeped in contact with the Griess family that live in Minden Nebraska. And my thoughts and prays go out to them and their loved ones .
Scott 7:23 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Jeremy’s family. He was a co-worker I only knew by phone and email but one conversation with Jeremy is enough to know how much he’ll be missed.
Nyla Young 7:04 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
I’m so sorry. Our hearts and prayers go out to you all.
Bruce Brodeen 7:01 pm on May 17, 2010 Permalink |
I am so very, very sorry to hear of this incredibly sad news for you all….no words can express the depth of your loss. So many grieve alongside you in this time…. May God’s grace bring comfort to your loving , wonderful family. There is peace where Jeremy is now — my prayer is that some of this peace flows towards you all. Your tears will wash away someday but they will not remove his love for you all……that will always, always be present and alive in your lives……
Bruce Brodeen