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Robert Greiner Obituary
PEORIA - Robert Joseph "Paw-Paw" Greiner, age 79, of Peoria died Monday, Jan. 14, 2008.
He was born Jan. 2, 1929, in Terre Haute, Ind., the son of Howard and Alice (Fitzgibbons) Greiner. He married Mary Jane Disney on Sept. 12, 1953, in Peoria. She survives of Peoria.
Also surviving are three sons, Bill (Kathy) Greiner of Bradley, Paul (Kim) Greiner of Knoxville and Dana (Val) Greiner of Peoria; two daughters, Lisa (Bryan) Grant of Peoria and Robyn (Tom) Fiorentino of Chillicothe; nine grandchildren; and two sisters, Virginia Christie of Morton and Betty Johnson of Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Harold.
He worked for Caterpillar Inc. as a truck driver in East Peoria and also worked for the Peoria Journal Star from the mid-1960s to March 2003.
He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
Cremation has been accorded. Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at St. Bernard's Parish Hall in Peoria. Inurnment will be at a later date.
The Cumerford-Hurd Funeral Home, 428 W. McClure Ave., Peoria, is in charge of the arrangements.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.cumerford.com.
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Penny Hanks
January 18, 2008
Spending time with Bob (and Mary Jane) was always a sure way to put a smile on your face and share a laugh. My brother, Ken, had great in-laws with his first marriage. Bob and Mary Jane lived just around the block from the bank where I worked at the time and often invited me over for lunch. It was a nice break if I was having a bad day! In the years since we still occassionally would run into Bob and Mary Jane when we were out for dinner. I always enjoyed those chance meetings with Bob. He was always a delight!
Mike Aguilar
January 17, 2008
All,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am to hear about Paw Paw. I have so many fond memories of him at chief's games,fish fries at St. Bernard's and countless other nights with the Grants. Whenever I remember the Grants I always think of Paw Paw. Please let us know if we can help in any way.
Always,
Michael Aguilar and Kate Ditewig
ROBYN FIORENTINO
January 17, 2008
I just want everyone to know how much I LOVED MY DAD AND I WILL TRUELY MISS THIS MAN I LOVE YOU DAD ROBYN
Carol Loser
January 16, 2008
All,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Bob will be greatly missed by everyone. If thre is anything we can do for you please feel free to ask. You are in our prayers.
Carol & Monte Loser
Carol Smith - ex neighbor
Kiefer Fiorentino
January 16, 2008
I'm going to miss you so much paw paw all the fun times we had and just hanging out and me spending the night at your house. I love you so much and miss you.
Bill Conner
January 16, 2008
I worked with Bob at Caterpillar as a truck driver. He was a friend to everyone and was ready to help when needed.
May you be comforted during this time of sorrow by God and friends who care.
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