Gregory W. Cole

Gregory W. Cole, 68, Salina, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on November 9th, 2025. He was the oldest of Evelyn (Knapp) and William “Bill” Cole’s three children. 

On October 17, 2009, he was united in holy matrimony to Cheryl Trygg. 

Greg was a Boy Scout leader. He was also a mason, and a shriner. 

In his free time, Greg enjoyed spending time with his family, jamming out to The Beatles, and having Star Trek marathons. He would later reenact scenes from these movies for his grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents Evelyn (Knapp) Cole and William “Bill” Cole.

He is survived by his wife Cheryl Trygg; his two sons, William (Tabetha) Cole of Salina and Jeffrey Cole of Topeka; and five grandchildren, Chelsea Cole, Mattison Cole, Cash Bowlby, Cayanne Bowlby, and Carlinn Bowlby-Cole. 

Services will be held at Ray Avenue Baptist Church, 2801 Ray Avenue, on November 22, 2025 at 2 pm. A gathering will follow. 

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