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Daniel Greening Obituary

Greening, Daniel Age 87, of Alma, passed away Saturday, September 1st, 2018 at his home. He was born June 15, 1931 in Breckenridge the son of Clarence and Erma (Doyle) Greening. He graduated from Breckenridge High School and earned his BA from MSU. He served in the US Air Force as a pilot. Dan married Nancy (Teeters) on December 22, 1955. Dan owned and operated Greening Brother's Car Dealership. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Alma, Rotary Club, Alma Elk's Lodge and was an Alma College Symphony Orchestra Council Member. He enjoyed trucks, seeing how things worked, especially engines and planes. He was a patron of the arts. Dan was an avid racquet ball player and had an adventurous spirit. He called himself "Gratiot County's only honest car dealer and Certified Master Mechanic." Dan is survived by his wife, Nancy, his two sons Eric C. (wife Lynn) Greening and Daniel R. Greening, 2 grandchildren, Morgan and Dorian Greening and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Robert, Florence and Lois. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Alma with Pastor Thomas Brackbill officiating. Visitation will be held Saturday from 12 pm until time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alma College Symphony Orchestra. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Lux-Moody-Wolfel Funeral Home, Alma. To view Dan's obituary online or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Morning Sun from Sep. 1 to Sep. 6, 2018.

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Diane DeMott

September 9, 2018

I lived across the street from Dan and Nan for 30+ years. He was such a great man. Always had a kind word or joke. He will be missed. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Paul & Janice Holcomb

September 7, 2018

So sorry to lose such a good neighbor. Dan went by our house several times a day and would always honk and wave. Sometimes he would stop and ask if we didn't want to buy one of his Cadillacs. Now he can play racquetball with Doctor Sandel on a new court. Sure will miss him.

Michael Hobson

September 6, 2018

So very sorry to learn of Dan's passing. He and Nan were always two of my parents favorite people and welcome additions to Dad's choir at the Methodist Church.

MARY SCHAFER

September 6, 2018

First met Dan when I was working at Dean Burger Pontiac. When he would call, he would ask if I was Ellie Mae or Ellie Sue. We shared a birthday, and we would call each other on that day. Was a very nice guy and finally got to meet him and Nancy face to face when they bought a vehicle from Dean.

Pat Grauer

September 3, 2018

For all who love Dan Greening, and there are many of us, I share your sorrow and give you my deepest sympathy. My husband Chuck and I often would tease Dan that he was our favorite used car salesman. Since we left Alma in 1988, every car we drove came from Dan, and every car was a silver Buick. He and Chuck became fast friends, and often would meet around the state for pie. When Chuck died, Dan made sure that I had one rocksolid car to drive.

But Dan was so much more than a used car salesman. He was gracious, kind, smart, community oriented, a consummate gentleman, and funny. Every phone conversation had at least one groaner joke, and he would insist that we share it with others. And it was so clear that he adored Nancy and was proud of her achievements.

If there are no silver Buicks in heaven, I have no doubt that Dan and Chuck are sitting over pieces of pie, conspiring how to get them there.

Peggy McClintic

September 2, 2018

He was a kind and gentle man

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