Robert GREINER

1924 - 2022

GREINER, Robert C.

Robert C Greiner, 97, of Springfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, September 7, 2022. He was born October 29, 1924, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the son of William A. Greiner and Ruth E. (Krapp) Greiner. He graduated from New Moorefield High School and the University of Dayton in Mechanical Engineering. He served his country in the US Army (Air Corp) as a Pilot during WW II for which he was awarded numerous medals including the distinguished flying cross and 2 purple hearts. He worked at the William Bayley Co. and retired from Navistar International Truck and Bus Co. - Both in Springfield. Bob was an active member and servant of the Restoration at Hillside (Church of God). Additionally, Bob served as a volunteer in the United Senior Medical Claims office and at Community Hospital (Springfield). He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Donna June (Boggess) Greiner, his sister Dorthea L Greiner, his brothers Donald G and John H. Greiner and grandson Quinten R. Greiner. Surviving him are daughters Nancy L. (Rev. Kenneth) Fairbanks of Fairfield, OH, Polly A. (Joseph) Heskett of Springfield and son Rev. William A. (Robin) of Midland, MI. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Brian (Katie) and Eric (Jodi) Fairbanks, Emilee (Jeremy) Wheeler, Adam (Stacy) and Robert (Jessica) Heskett, Hannah, Josiah, Dietrich Greiner. Great grandchildren; Preston Graves, Lindsay Heskett, Molly, Kimberly and Cody Wheeler, Sylar, Maxwell and Reece Fairbanks, Charlotte and Chloe Fairbanks. And numerous great-nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday (9/11) from 2-4 p.m. at Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home. Family, Church family and friends are gathering to celebrate Bob's fruitful life at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the Restoration at Hillside Church, 2021 Hillside Ave., Springfield, OH. Rev Gordon Garrett presiding and following at 2:30 there will be a graveside service for the family with complete military honors at the Ferncliff cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Restoration at Hillside.