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John Greene, age 74, of Hutchinson, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson.
Obituary
John C. Greene was born on November 1, 1941, in Benson, Minnesota. He was the son of Christopher and Margaret (Christensen) Greene. He was baptized as an infant in 1941, and later confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Malachy Catholic Church in Clontarf, Minnesota. He received his education in Benson, Minnesota, and was a graduate of the Benson High School Class of 1959.
On November 21, 1964, John was united in marriage to Joan Schlagel, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jean and Kristine. John and Joan resided in Danvers, Minnesota, and later moved to Hutchinson after his retirement. They shared 51 years of marriage.
John was a farmer and buffalo rancher in Danvers, Minnesota. He owned and operated Napa in Benson and Paynesville, Minnesota. He retired from farming in 2002, and also from being a buffalo rancher in 2012. John was a member of St. Malachy Church.
John enjoyed raising buffalo, hunting, socializing and having coffee with his friends. He also enjoyed working on the farm, attending buffalo shows, and fishing. He especially cherished the time he spent with his family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends.
John passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016, at his home in Hutchinson, Minnesota, at the age of 74 years.
Blessed be his memory.
John is survived by his:
Wife, Joan Greene of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Jean Greene of Willmar, MN,
Kristine Buffum of Sioux Falls, SD;
Grandchildren, Jessica Barnett and her husband, Christopher Barnett, Natasha Simonson, Tiffany Gronseth, Jarres Greene;
Great Grandchildren, Roman DeLong, Kaydon Wright, Kaiser Greene, Kyra Gronseth, Cameron Gronseth, and Dylan Wrobleski;
Sister, Gloria Dalseide and her husband, Jerry of Benson, MN;
John is preceded in death by his Parents, Christopher and Margaret Greene.
Chris Dalseide says
Great picture of my uncle Jack. I’ll sure miss talking to him on the phone. And eating at McDonalds on my way to the Mayo Clinic. I’ll miss his laugh and great sense of humor..
Christopher Dalseide
MARY POVERUD MORTON says
My name is MARY POVERUD-MORTON. i LIVED IN DANVERS WITH MY THEN HUSBAND ELDON POVERUD.. ..WE LIVED THERE FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS.. THEN WE MOVED TO BENSON , MINNESOTA.. THERE WE HAD ALL 4 OF OUR KIDS.. ELDON GOT A JOB IN DULUTH, MINNESOTA, SO WE MOVED UP THERE.. I LOST MY HUSBAND WHEN HE WAS 37 YEARS OLD… I THEN WAS WITH ANOTHER MAN FOE 40 YEARS, UNTIL HE PASSED AWAY.. NOW I AM MARRIED TO RICHARD MORTON.. SO FOR TWO[2] YEARS..I AM SO SORY FOR YOUR LOSS. PEACE BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.. “GODS BLESSINGS”
Kristine Buffum says
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Steve Kvistad says
Joan and family, Very sad to hear of John’s passing. I have thought about him often and have many good memories. He was a very good friend to me. Steve Kvistad
Eunice Keller Christensen says
Gloria called to tell me of Jack’s passing. So sorry to hear that, Joan. Although I didn’t know him well, I remember him as a kind, fun person. His mother, Margaret, was a first cousin to Betty (Keller) Rupp, Terry Keller, and myself. We are related through the Kellers, formerly of Denmark, and then later, Dovray, MN. We send our sympathy, love ???, and prayers to you, Joan, and your family. Eunice (Keller) Christensen