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Alumni:
The Chesley Chat Spotlight: Dr. Stephen r. gregg ’68

Editor’s Note: For this edition of the newsletter, we’re shining the
Greetings Brothers! Spotlight on Brother Steve Gregg ’68. From the hometown of
’m very honored to have Milan, Michigan, Steve is a retired dentist after nearly 44 years in
Ireceived the call to once his field. He and his wife Mary have been married for 45 years,
again serve our great chapter and they share two adult twin children, John and Laura. Steve
as interim chairman of the stays busy in his community by working with the Adrian College
Theta Chi House Corporation Alumni Board, U. of Michigan, and the Milan Area Foundation.
at Adrian College! I previously Hobbies include studying antique glass, gardening, some wood-
served as chairman from 1986- working, working out, and, up until this year, riding his motor-
1989, and it seems that many cycle. He also enjoys spending time with his three grandchildren,
of the challenges we faced 30 years ago are again front Austin (10), Zoe (7), and Wyatt (21 months).
and center on the agenda today at 315 South Madison.
First, I would like to thank our outgoing HC chair- What do you remember most fondly during dentist. I know I was quite young, and I do like help-
man, Greg Bartosch ’11, for his dedicated service to your time as an active? ing people. For a while I wanted to be a dentist/farmer.
our brotherhood and the House Corporation. Brother I pledged Theta Chi the second semester of my fresh- I think that is why we have a garden, lots of flowers, and
Bartosch has been instrumental in moving the HC man year (spring 1965). I think we were one of the quite a few roses. We also have had apple, peach, cherry
and pear trees, plus several different grapevines and rasp-
forward since the 50th Anniversary first pledge classes to Theta Chi. Previously it had been berries. They all were a lot of work. Now all we have left
A.C.C. I moved into the fraternity house the next year.
and we all appreciate his efforts and I shared the room on the third floor that is now used for are two pear trees and some raspberries. The apple trees
the efforts of the HC Board over storage with two other guys. Everyone slept in the first made great firewood. No more apple drops to pick up or
the past three years. floor sleeper in the part that was new then. I lived there cherries to protect from the birds. On the other side, no
I accepted the gavel at the for three great years. The house is much different now. more fun pressing apples for cider or cherries for pies.
September 16 meeting of the Things that stand out during my active years are: Why did you begin teaching at dental school
th
House Corporation, and previous elaborate Homecoming displays, Greek Week and Greek after graduation?
to that meeting, I had an oppor- Greg Bartosch ’11 Sing – The Theta Chi quartet was great and usually won. I began teaching at the U of M Dental School imme-
tunity to meet with active Chapter How do you stay in touch with your Theta Chi diately after graduation. I had an opportunity to practice
President Rob De Santis ’18, as well as many of the brothers today? dentistry in Milan, Michigan, two nights a week. This
was a great opportunity and after a year I cut my teaching
As far as contact with brothers from my pledge class, I
undergraduate officers. I toured the house from the wish more would return for AC Homecoming or special schedule to half time and increased my practice schedule.
third floor to the third basement, as well as the exte- Theta Chi events. One of the dentists there was planning to retire soon.
rior of the “old girl,” as Eric Sullivan ’61 used to say. We did have a Also my wife was teaching seventh and eighth grade
Although we can see that some serious issues need to be pretty good turnout math in Milan. The opportunity to practice in Milan fit
addressed, it’s truly amazing that she still stands proud for the Theta Chi perfectly. After about five years of teaching, I retired from
after more than 165 years! 50th Anniversary that and practiced dentistry full time.
To put it frankly, we need to make updates to some Celebration. We At what point did the opportunity to take over
mechanical systems, exterior brick and mortar repairs, had fun swapping a local practice arise?
stories with actives
window replacement, and interior restoration – includ- and each other and The practice in Milan was very busy. There were three
ing both bathrooms – in the near future. Bottom line, Bob Guy and Steve at a Michigan seeing changes to dentists in the practice. Eventually, we had seven hygien-
ists, six assistants, several receptionists, an office manager,
the house continues to need our support and care if she football game. the Adrian College and a lab tech. We were like an extended family with very
is going to be preserved for future generations of the campus. little turnover. Many of our team worked with me for
Theta Chi brothers who will walk through her doors. Bob Guy ’70 and I have been friends since our under- over 30 years. The partners changed over the years, but
This, of course, will take a concerted effort and commit- graduate years. We are both retired dentists and got our things continued to be busy. Finally, after 43 and a half
ment from all of us as alumni brothers. I hope you will degrees from the University of Michigan. Our families years, I decided it was time to retire. It was a great career
enjoy U of M athletic events – football, basketball,
join me in this endeavor. and hockey. Another Theta Chi alum I see frequently with a great team. I do miss my team and the patients.
In addition to the physical needs of the house, we is Eric Driver ’03, who owns a gym – Mission Sports When you see patients and their children and then their
also need leadership from our alumni ranks to come Performance in Adrian. He has been my trainer for six grandchildren, you build up a lot of close relationships. I
often wonder what some of those patients are up to now.
forward and fill key roles in this organization. If you’ve years. With some help from Clayton Kirner ’06, another I feel fortunate to have found a dentist to take my place.
thought about how you can give back to your fraternity trainer at the gym, they keep me in pretty good shape. As I was winding down, I often told my patients, “You
with your time or talent, we would appreciate hearing When did you develop an interest in dentistry? will like Dr. Green. He is very much like me but with one
Chesley (continued on page 4) Not sure why or when I actually decided to be a Gregg (continued on page 4)

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