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Richard Greenlaw Obituary
Mr. Richard B. "Dick" Greenlaw, 81, of Lake City , FL and formerly of Fond du Lac, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2014 at the E.T. York Care Center in Gainesville, FL after an extended illness.
Mr. Greenlaw was born on April 7, 1932 in Fond du Lac, WI to the late Samuel and Bedah Larsen Greenlaw. On January 29, 1955 he married Helen Urdahl. She preceded him in death on May 8, 1988. On December 30, 2004 he married Patricia "Patti" McGrath of Lake City, FL.
He was employed as a Business Representative for the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union Local 248 from 1963 to 1973. Prior to that time he was employed with Mercury Marine -Fond du Lac, Danly Machine-Chicago, IL and Kroger Company in Fond du Lac.
Dick and his wife Helen operated "Dick and Helen's" tavern in Silica WI from 1971-1978. He was also employed by Spies Painting and Decorating as a project manager/estimator from 1977 until his retirement in 2003.
He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1950-1953 a received an honorable discharge.
He was a lifelong member of Church of Our Saviour in Fond du Lac, WI, a charter member of the St. Peter's Lions Club and a member of the American Legion.
Dick enjoyed working, gardening, watching movies, and fishing on Lake Winnebago. He also enjoyed his many lunch dates with his loving wife Patti.
Survivors include his wife Patricia "Patti" McGrath Greenlaw of Lake City, FL. Four daughters: Sandra (Jerry) Sain of Groveland FL, Christine (Dick) Armock of Fond du Lac, Audrey (Don) Jarvey of Fond du Lac, and Susan (Matt) Survis of Lacey, WA. Eleven grandchildren: Randy (Tina) Tank of Fond du Lac, Ryan Armock of Neenah, WI, Shelley (David) Bugni of Cedarburg, WI, Jennifer C. Jarvey of Milwaukee, David (Jamie) Jarvey of Garland, TX, Jennifer A. Jarvey of Milwaukee, Robert Jarvey of Oconomowoc, Richard Pitts of Indianapolis, IN, Karen Survis, Seattle, WA, Sarah Pitts and Joshua Survis of Lacey, WA, and thirteen great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a sister-in-law, Judi (George) Burton of Lake City, FL and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret "Peggy" (Melvin) Holmes of Wisconsin Rapids, WI and Jean "Jerry" (Ronald) Manthey of Fond du Lac.
Cremation has taken place in Lake City, FL by the Dees-Parrish Family Funeral Home. There will be a family memorial service to be held in May.
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Memories and Condolences
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kathy neumann
January 27, 2019
my sincere sympathy to your entire family...
Donald Rosenthal
April 11, 2014
Dick & I were good friends, we met at church, sang in the choir and shared many enjoyable times together. You might say that we were not angels. When we filled the communion glasses we used to sample a bit of the wine too make sure that it was OK.
Cheri Hansen
February 4, 2014
Dear Patti and family, my sympathy goes out to you at this time. I have known Dick for many years from my time at Country Kitchen and he was such a dear man, so kind and caring with a beautiful smile. Will miss him.
cwiklinski and flanders families
February 2, 2014
Fond memories of "the place on the hill", always a fun gathering... good food and great company. Great neighbor on the beach
Michel (McDermott) Bryson
February 2, 2014
My parents, Pat & Mac, were customers at the tavern and considered Dick & Helen friends. I have fond memories of stopping on Saturday afternoons with my dad, for a Sundrop and Bireley's orange. I remember Dick was almost always smiling. Dad and I send our condolences.
February 2, 2014
I`LL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU LIVING ON SYLVAN BAY IN FOND DU LAC, WI 54935 ....SINCERELY, KATHY NEUMANN
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