Gregory Donald Heiden was born on April 10, 1952 in Harrisville, Michigan. He was the oldest child of Donald and Doris (Petee) Heiden.

A 1971 graduate of Monroe Catholic Central High School, Gregory worked as an electrician at the Ford Motor Monroe Stamping Plant for 35 years.

Greg passed away on August 20, 2021 at the age of 69. He was survived by his three sons, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.