Submitted by: John C. Monk

 

Richard H. Greene

 Oct. 19, 1927 - April 21, 2010
MISHAWAKA - Richard H. Greene, 82, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away at 9:00 AM Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at Morningside Nursing Home, South Bend. He retired Lt. Colonel of the United States Air Force, serving as Chaplain for 22 years. Mr. Greene was born on October 19, 1927 in Maywood, NJ to Charles and Isabel (Heavey) Greene. On August 16, 1991 in South Bend, IN he married Marguerite A. Greene, who survives. Along with his wife, Marguerite, he is survived by four stepdaughters, Theresa Marie Taelman of Mishawaka, Marguerite Ann Samonie of Osceola, Erin Kathleen Bickel of Wakarusa and Stephanie Lynn Schuster of Milford; two step-sons, Thomas James Youngman of North Liberty and Christopher Matthew Youngman of Thailand; ten grandchildren and one great granddaughter. His brother, Charles and sister Isabel preceded him in death. Mr. Greene was a graduate of Seton Hall and earned his Master's Degree in Psychology from Ball State. He was a down hill skier, bicycle rider and avid walker. A private memorial service for his immediate family will be held at a later date to honor his memory. Palmer Funeral Home and Southlawn Cremation Services are assisting the family with arrangements. Contributions in memory of Richard H. Greene may be made to the Alzheimer's Association , P.O. Box 4204, South Bend, IN 46634. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

Published in South Bend Tribune on April 24, 2010