Seventh Generation

65. Lawrence Erwin GREENO was born on 7 June 1924 in Grant Township, Monroe County, WI.^11,23 He died on 13 September 2007 at the age of 83 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, WI.²³

Obituary Notes: "Lawrence E. Greeno, age 83, of Tomah, died Thursday Sept. 13, 2007, at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse. He was born June 7, 1924, in the town of Grant to Earl and Lillie (Shepherd) Greeno. He married Irene Showen on March 7, 2001, in Sun City, AZ. Prior to his retirement, he worked at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Tomah as Chief of Food Services. He retired with a total of 38 years of civil service. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served in the European Theater during WWII. He was a member of the American Legion Post #62 while living in Arizona.

He is survived by his wife, Irene of Tomah; three children, Merlin (Peggy) of Tomah, Gloria (Merlin) Winchell of Warrens and Dennis (Sue) of Tomah; three step daughters, Lyne Vaccaro of Arizona, Janet (Charles) Butterfield of New Mexico and Leslie (Bill) McMullen of Wisconsin Dells; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; four sisters, Nita Keene, Allegra Epstein and Ruth Pollack, all of Tomah, and Irene Yanchek of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, four sisters, and in 1998 by his first wife, Bernice.

Private family services were held on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, Tomah. Pastor Edwin W. Stigen officiated.

When I come to the end of the day, and the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom filled room, why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little, but not too long, and not with your head bowed low. Remember the love we once shared - miss me, but let me go. For this journey we all must take, and each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Maker’s plan, a step on the road to home. When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know, and bury your sorrow in doing good deeds - miss me but let me go."

Lawrence Erwin GREENO and Irene SHOWEN were married on 7 March 2001 in Sun City, Maricopa County, AZ.²³ Irene SHOWEN was born (date unknown).

Lawrence Erwin GREENO and Bernice UNKNOWN (GREENO) were married.²⁸ Bernice UNKNOWN (GREENO) died before 2001.²⁸

Lawrence Erwin GREENO and Bernice UNKNOWN (GREENO) had the following children:

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Merlin Ray GREENO.

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Gloria GREENO was born (date unknown).

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Dennis GREENO was born on 29 November 1949.⁷⁵ He died on 29 January 2019 at the age of 69 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.⁷⁵

Obituary Notes: "Dennis (Denny) E. Greeno of Tomah passed away January 29, 2019, after a brief battle with lung cancer. Denny passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

He was born November 29th, 1949 to Lawrence and Bernice Greeno. He graduated from Tomah High School in 1967. Denny was a Vietnam Veteran, enlisting in the Air Force at age 17.

On August 16th, 1980, he was united in marriage with Sue Wise of Madison. Throughout his life Denny worked for the Tomah Veterans Medical Center, Nelson’s Plumbing and Electric, Jellystone Park and Tomah Memorial Hospital.

Denny served as an Alderperson on the Tomah City Council along with other appointed committees. He was involved with Tomah Youth Hockey for over 25 years as a parent, coach and board member. He especially enjoyed his volunteer work with “Light up Gillett Park.” Denny loved all things “Jeep”, and treasured his bi-annual walleye fishing trips to Turtle Flambeau Flowage with friends.

He is survived by his wife Sue; sons Mitch (Kerry Grohman) Greeno of Fort Collins CO, Ryan (Amanda) Greeno of Pardeeville, and Jay (Ashley) Greeno of Camp Douglas; his siblings Gloria (Merlin) Winchell of Holmen, and Merlin (Peggy) Greeno of Tomah; grandchildren Ella, Madison, Alizah and Jameson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Bernice (Hagen) Greeno.

According to Denny’s wishes, no formal service will take place and a private family burial will be held at a later date. Please join Denny’s family for a causal Celebration of Life which will be held on Friday, February 8, 2019, from 4pm until 7pm at Pizones Banquet Room, 202 Superior Ave., Tomah, WI."