Robert C. GREEN

1930 - 2020

BORN

1930

DIED

2020

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Robert GREEN Obituary

Age 90 Born May 30, 1930, in Brookside, AL to parents Curry and Elsie Green. Robert passed away on October 6, 2020, after a courageous battle with lymphoma. Robert graduated from Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA with BS degrees in Physics and Math. Robert married Roslyn Grier in 1950. They began their married life in Biloxi, MS. Both were employed as instructors at Keesler Air Force Base, MS. They moved to Minnesota in 1955. The only thing they knew about Minnesota was Hubert Humphrey and his famous civil rights speech at the 1948 Democratic Convention. They first moved to the Rondo neighborhood in St. Paul. They were some of the first African Americans to move to Maplewood, MN where they raised three children and where they lived for over 60 years. Robert worked at the Sperry Univac/Unisys Corporation for over 34 years where he was instrumental in the development and implementation of highly advanced computer systems utilized by NASA and the Department of Defense. Teaching was always Robert's first love and he led and taught an evening electronics program at St. Paul Technical Vocational Institute for several years. He enjoyed fishing at his cabin in Spooner, Wisconsin. He was also known for his culinary skills, especially ribs and gumbo. For more than 50 years Robert was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, St. Paul, MN. Robert had an incredible zest for life, love for his family and community. His mischievous smile and playful spirit will be missed. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings Flossie, Verna, Marian, Lonnie, Rose, Donald and Jacqueline. Robert is survived by his wife of 70 years, brother Carlton, his children, Ronald (Patricia) Green (Woodbury), Donna (Kenard) Rockette (Maplewood) and Sharon (John Baker) Clark-Williams (Maplewood), 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Due to COVID-19, a memorial celebration of Robert's life will be announced at a later date.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Oct. 18, 2020.

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Inspired In Alabama

November 2, 2020

I didn't know Mr. Green, however I read about his life in an article published in Birmingham, Al. Brookside. Al is maybe a few miles outside the Birmingham city limits. Mr. Green's life is an inspiration. Like Mr. Green, I too, am an engineer. Although I am half Mr Green age, I can imagine the struggles he encountered and overcome in life; both at work and in the suburbs at that time. I salute Mr. Green and all of those engineers that have paved a way. Thank you sir, your work is done. Now rest in paradise.

Ellen Johnson

October 18, 2020

Dear Roslyn and family,
On behalf of my late father, Manny Block, as well as the rest of our family, please accept sincere condolences for your loss of a wonderful person, Bob Green. I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s listening to my dad’s stories about working with Bob on the latest computer systems and Defense contracts. They really were American pioneers in the field, figuring out how to adapt and develop a new technology to meet the needs of the postwar U. S. My Dad always spoke of Bob with the highest regard for his intellect and talent as an engineer. They were also fast friends who enjoyed traveling together on business as well as evening poker games extending late into the night. It is through the latter that I first met Bob myself. As a young school girl I was supposed to be in bed by the time the guys arrived for poker at our house. I couldn’t resist tiptoeing out of my room, peaking around corners, and eavesdropping on the conversation and laughter. I remember Bob’s big booming laugh like it was yesterday. Once I grew old enough to stay up later and say hello to the poker guests, Bob’s warm demeanor and infectious grin made quite an impression.
Sadly, my Dad Manny also passed away from lymphoma, in 2018 at the age of 92. I wish he could be writing this letter; Bob was a treasured friend and colleague. May memories of Bob always be a blessing to your family.

Sincerely,
Ellen (Block) Johnson
[email protected]

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