The Iditarod family is deeply saddened to share with you the news that Greg Bill passed away on Saturday, December 10.  Greg was a volunteer for the first race in 1973.  He continued volunteering, selling raffle tickets, business memberships, and other jobs until he became a staff member 1984.  Greg became the Development Director in 1986, and over the years raised millions of dollars on behalf of the Race.  After dedicating about 42 years of service to Iditarod, he retired in 2014 to spend more time with his family.  Read more about Greg at this link:  http://iditarod.com/greg-bills-retirement-message-reminiscing-and-retirement/

Greg, You helped to make this race what it is today and we will not forget the impact you have made.  Our promise to you is the same promise you once made to Joe Redington, Sr., Father of the Iditarod.  We will see that ‘his race’ will always continue.  To Greg’s family, we thank you for his service to the race.  You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.

Greg’s service will be at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Palmer on Friday at 10 a.m. The visitation will be at Janssen’s Mat-Su Funeral Home, 6901 E Blue Lupine Drive, just outside of Wasilla, on Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. A private ceremony will be held Ft. Richardson National Cemetery on Friday afternoon.

Read Greg’s obituary at this link.