Gregory “Greg” Edward Mott

Gregory “Greg” Edward Mott, of Stockton, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 10, 2023, at the age of 52 after a brief illness.

He was born on April 27, 1970, in Rockford, Ill., to Thomas and Judy (Olson) Mott.

Greg grew up in Rockford and graduated from Boylan High School, Class of 1988. Greg played on Boylan’s football and basketball teams and was selected to the NIC-10 All-Conference football teams in his junior and senior years. Following high school, Greg attended the University of Iowa and Colorado State University. He then decided to follow in his father’s footsteps into the wholesale supply business, working his way up to Industrial Sales Manager for Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. He spent over 20 years working for Ferguson before moving on to his dream job of owning his own restaurant. In 2021, Greg moved to Stockton, Kansas, to open a restaurant and named it ‘Mott Steak & Chop.’ Greg worked tirelessly in the restaurant for the past couple of years before passing.

He was an accomplished bow and rifle hunter who enjoyed countless hunting excursions with his friends to Africa, Canada, and throughout the United States. He was even featured on the No Limits Hunting TV program where he bow-hunted black bear. If “Tiny” wasn’t hunting, you could find him with his friends on the ranch in Fairplay, Colo., where he spent many weekends helping out with ranch duties during the day and living it up at night. Greg also enjoyed skiing, fishing, golfing, and cooking. Greg’s nephews meant the world to him. He would brag about their sports accomplishments to everyone who would listen. He and his father, Tom, aka Grandpa M, are now their #1 fans in the VIP section in heaven.

In his 52 years, Greg blazed his own trail through life, living every minute to the fullest. We are fortunate there are so many legendary stories about “Mott” that will last a lifetime. He was the life of the party and the leader of “The Mott Squad”. We will never forget his humor and unmatched ability to tell a story. To say Greg will be missed by his family and friends is an understatement.

He is preceded in death by his father, Tom; Uncle Merritt; his grandparents; and his beloved animals, horses (Cash and Dakota) and dog (Duke).

He is survived by his mother, Judy, of Rockford, Ill.; his three sisters, Sarah (John) Zilinskas and Kelly (Jeremy) Aldrich of Denver, Colo., and Melissa (Tyler) Smith of Portland, Ore.; nephews, Gus, Hank, and Ned Zilinskas and Henry Aldrich.

Per Greg’s request, a farewell tour will take place in three locations starting in Stockton (May 17), Denver, Colo. (May 21), and Rockford, Ill. (July 2), details to follow. There will be a private family burial service at Greenwood Cemetery in Rockford, Ill. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family, a cause will be set up in Greg’s name at a later date. To share a memory or condolence, please visit olsonfh.com