Bernard P. Greve, Sr.

bernard greve, sr.
Bernard (Ben) Peter Greve of Falls Church, VA died in Halquist Inpatient Center on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was the loving husband of 51 years to Nancy Jean Greve; devoted father of Ben (Lisa) Greve and Theresa Greve Otley; cherished grandfather of Christine and Amber Greve and Zachary Otley. He is predeceased by his parents, Bernhard Gustav Greve and Eva Katherine Gottmann and sister, Marlene Greve. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, and in 1956 at the age of 17, enlisted in the United States Army. He was employed by National Geographic Society for 32 years, where he was the Pressroom Supervisor until he retired in 2001. He was an accomplished accordion player, avid opera fan, talented artist, and will always be remembered for his effortless ability to make others laugh. Relatives and friends are invited to Bernard’s Life Celebration at Money and King Funeral Home, 171 W. Maple Ave., Vienna, VA on Thursday, July 27 from 6-8 PM and Friday, July 28th from 9-9:30 at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Rd. Vienna, VA. Visitation at the church will be followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Halquist Inpatient Center, Arlington, VA or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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  1. I am so sorry to hear this very sad news. I worked with him at NGS. We were one big family in those days. May he Rest In Peace.

  2. Ben, I has left us but he gave us plenty of good memories. Now, he playing his accordion with the angels.
    God rest

    Joe Stamm

  3. He had a very bright soul, one would say just by the way he played that accordion. Rest in peach Mr. Greve, Sr.

  4. My dad was the one person who could always make me laugh. Sure could use that now Thank goodness for all the videos we have of him to hear his contagious laugh, his sense of humor and the memories that we will treasure always….He was my protector and I was his little princess and always will be. I have the best guardian angel now. Life will never be the same without you but nothing can take the love in my heart we had pop-aroo-ski!!!! Rock out with Elvis and Pavorotti. Always and forever in my heart.

  5. From my family and I to all of you, we are so very sorry for the loss of this great man. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him I have heard a lot about him from Theresa. Having just lost my father in March and having walked together with Theresa on this rough road, my family and I know somewhat of what you are going through. We hope you have found some peace and comfort and continue to do so as the days go by. God bless you all and please know that we are here for you for anything! Monica Carter and the Chapman, Otley, Rossomondo, Owens, Thayer family!

  6. Jack Shupe….Retired Chief Cartographer…
    For so many, many years I would see Ben at Headquarters….every time, when we would pass he would always greet me with “Mr. Shupe”…..he wasn’t being smart, it was his way of showing respect for me and my position. Dealing with him in the Lab was a delight…he always pleasant….Ben always had something nice to say. It was my pleasure working with him, and knowing him in life…..my sincere condolances to his family and loved ones.

  7. To the family-
    Dad Greve was a wonderful man and so many great memories to fondly remember him. No one could forget the jokes and stories he shared, his kindness, and his unconditional love. It was the way he’d say and do things that would just make you laugh and smile. Theresa, the memories of your Dad will forever live in your heart and soul. He is apart of you and always will be. You will always be connected: Family Chain – Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one the chain will link again. My deepest sympathies to all of you!! Love you, Diana

  8. Nini, Benny, Lisa, Christine, Amber, Theresa, and Zak – I am so sorry for your loss. I have so many terrific memories of “Uncle Benny” and Hillside Drive. He always had time to play Monster (our version of hide and seek) with me, my sisters,Theresa and “Little Benny”, His ability to play the accordion always amazed me. Watching him, Nini, my mom and Grammy play pinochle and argue over what melt should be on a hand – Grammy usually won those arguments. Grammy now has a playing partner in heaven! Rest in peace.


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