Franklin D. Greene

Franklin D. Greene, one of seven children of John Franklin and Lela Mae (Reazer) Greene, was born on October 18, 1938 in Glenwood, Iowa. He grew up in Randolph, Iowa and graduated from the Randolph Consolidated High School in 1957. Frank enlisted in the United States Army and was a member of the 815th Combat Engineers. During his basic training, he became a sharpshooter to the expert level. Following his service, he worked various carpentry and mechanics jobs throughout his life. He retired as a bus inspection mechanic for the Laid Law School Bus Company.

Frank and Cheri Lea Kates were married on July 2, 1961 at the United Methodist Church in Glenwood. They made their home in Malvern, Iowa and their marriage was blessed with four children, Jeffrey Wayne, Dennis LeRoy, Mary Ellen, and Gregg Garland.

Frank enjoyed gardening, arts and crafts, woodworking, welding, mechanics, and anything with a motor he could "soup-up". He could be kind of ornery at times and was very funny guy who loved to laugh. Frank enjoyed visiting with others and making them laugh. He especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, who were his pride and joy.

Due to declining health, Frank moved to the Tabor Manor. He passed away at the Manor on October 10, 2012 at the age 73 years, 11 months, and 23 days and was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Mary Greene; infant brother Leslie Greene; sisters, Jacki Kissel and Sandra Mathew; and brothers, Robert Greene and Stan Greene.

Frank is survived by his wife Cheri Greene of Malvern; sons, Jeff Greene, his wife Belinda, and their children, Scottie and wife Jennifer, and Mary of Malvern, Dennis Greene, his wife Peggy, and their children Ashley, Eric, Mitchell, and Kalynn of Pacific Junction, IA, and Gregg Greene, his girlfriend Kari, and her children, Kody, Colton, and Jaelyn, of Malvern; four great grandchildren; sister Judy Fili of Omaha, NE; other relatives; and many friends.

Memorial services will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Malvern Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Malvern in charge of arrangements.