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GENE GREETER March 9, 1924 to March 5, 2012 Gene was born in Massillon, OH, the son of the late Elmira and Cletus (Tootie) Gruetter. He graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School and Massillon High. As a youth, he was deeply involved with the Boy Scouts and earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout. The highlight of his scouting career, however, was going to Washington D.C. for the Boy Scout Jamboree and having the honor of shaking hands with President Franklin D. Roosevelt. At eighteen years old, he entered the Army to serve in World War II in the Pacific Arena. Later, he served in the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, and the Purple Heart. After serving his country, Gene graduated from the University of Miami in 1952. He then moved to West Palm Beach where he owned several businesses. An avid sportsman, he loved fishing, tennis, golf, weight lifting, softball, and especially running. He was one of the founders of the Palm Beach Runners, and ran many, many marathons, including Boston, New York, Washington D.C., Paris, and Oslo. He also loved to travel and visited various countries on six continents. Gene is survived by his wife, Patricia L. Beggan; his sisters Margaret McKeen of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Marilyn Keifer of Massillon, OH; his nieces, Michelle Mustari Frank (Barry) of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Victoria Mustari Donley (Bill) of Wetmore, CO; his nephew, Mark Johnson of Massillon, OH; and his beloved cats Shug, Prince, and Dork . A Committal Service will be held at the South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 South State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Adopt A Cat Foundation, 1125 Old Dixie Hwy, Lake Park, FL 33403 To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Alice M Henriksen
March 5, 2022
Still missing Gene, ditto what I posted in 2020!!! Missing Margaret too!!!
Alice Hentiksen
March 10, 2020
Still miss Gene and think about him very often. Hope Margaret is now with Gene and enjoying heaven!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤Love from your forever friend Alice!!
Michael Finney
April 6, 2012
In peace and in war, Gene was a hero to all fortunate enough to know him. His moral compass always pointed directly to the love of his fellow man. Somewhere along the rural roads of Heaven, Gene is running toward a cold keg of beer.
Cris LINGLE
March 31, 2012
I will miss "Old Sarge"...he was a great pal & an excellent mentor for me for running & about the joys of living. I think of him everyday while doing the pushups that he would remind me to do whenever we spoke.
Yvette Hammett
March 19, 2012
I have always considered Gene a part of my family and enjoyed so much, knowing him through the years. Patty, you know my thoughts and love are with you.
David Stone
March 12, 2012
I only knew Gene through the running club but he was never without a smile and a kind word. We'll think of him dearly this weekend at his favorite old race the Shamrock. My thoughts go out to his family.
Tony Haugan
March 12, 2012
What a Man.
alice Henriksen
March 10, 2012
Gene was always more fun than the law should allow, a loyal and great friend, interesting and interested in everyone and every thing. He was loved by all those who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be missed, and never forgotten. My sympathy to his family. Alice Henriksen Dugas
Phyllis Cornelio
March 10, 2012
Gene was always such a friendly & likeable person. May he rest in peace and be without pain.
Linda Hoskinson
March 10, 2012
My Thoughts Go Out to You Patty and to Gene's Family. So glad to have seen him one more time. A great guy. Thought of him often. I will miss him and his sense of humor. Cousin Linda
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