Robert Brian Greene, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on April 21, 2024, at Cottage Grove Place, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation: 9:00-11:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, Saint Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Funeral Mass: 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2024, at the church. Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Cedar Falls, Iowa at a later date.
Bob was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on November 11, 1946, the son of Willis and Georgia (Yeaton) Greene. He grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa, graduated from Cedar Falls High School, honorably served in the Navy, and graduated from Upper Iowa University. Bob married Madonna Murphy on June 11, 1971, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Together they raised their three sons in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Bob was a purchasing agent for Vector Corp, Rockwell Goss, and Universal Engineering.
Bob enjoyed music all his life. He loved driving his old Corvette for almost fifty years. Large family gatherings were a favorite.
Robert is survived by his wife, sons, Jack Greene of Davenport, Iowa, Joe (Aimee) Greene of Marshalltown, Iowa, and James Greene of Jacksonville, Florida; grandsons, Ben, Elias, Dale, Deo, and Declan; sisters, Janice Greene (Laurie Glauth) of Woodland Park, Colorado, and April Greene (Arthur Meacham) of Brooklyn, New York; brothers & sisters-in-law, Kay Kalsem, Pat (Norb) Pietan, Sharon Murphy, Roberta (Tom Keen) Jack (Jody) Murphy, Becky Davis, Ken (Chris) Murphy, and Denese (Bruce) Wilson; twenty one nieces and nephews; and dozens of great nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, mother and father-in-law, and brothers-in-law, Gary Murphy and Homer Kalsem.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the service via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Bob's tribute wall and share your support and memories with his family at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.Memorials may be made to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. www.nami.org
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services – Cedar Rapids
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family!
Our continued thoughts and prayers are with the Greene Family at this sad time. We love you all!
Mr. Greene was a very nice man. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. May the lord bless you and your family. jackf
Aimee and Joe, Our deepest sympathies to you and your family during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He was a great guy – enjoyed talking after church . Of course cars and corvettes always came into the conversation. Prayers and sympathy to Madonna and family.
You have our sympathy. We are Mike Krugers’s parents, Know how difficult your life has been, Nice to see him at peace.
Joe and Aimee, so sorry for your loss. Been thinking about you. Prayers.
My deepest condolences to the family of Bob Greene.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time, We hope the wonderful memories bring you comfort during these difficult times.
Madonna, I was so sad to hear of your husband’s passing. I hope you will accept our deepest sympathy.
Jackie Mihm