Joseph D. Greer

JOSEPH D. GREER, 92, passed away on Feb. 13, 2022 in Zephyrhills, FL. Joseph was born on March 23, 1929 in North Star, Michigan to Joseph C  and Elsie M (Perdue) Greer.

Joseph grew up in North Star, MI and graduated from Ithaca High School in 1947 where he was the only 4 lettered 4 yr athlete to graduate at that time. After graduation Joseph joined Consumers Power Co. as a lineman in Alma, MI then relocated to Clare, MI and retired after 37 yrs attaining supervisory capacity in Traverse City, MI.

Joseph married Beatrice Glover on June 30, 1950 in North Star in the home of his parents. They were married for 71 years. Joseph was a member of the Travers City, MI Eagles and the Lake Ann, MI Lions Clubs. Joseph enjoyed working with the Lions Club where he earned many awards and was a constant at the pancake griddle for their money raising breakfasts and facilitated a great golfing venue for the club. Throughout his life he enjoyed hunting and fishing (holding the state’s record for largest Rainbow Trout caught for many years) and during his younger years participated in softball, bowling and golf. He also was coach for the Clare Little League in the 60’s.

Joseph is survived by his spouse Beatrice of Traverse City, MI; his 3 daughters; Debra Greer of Traverse City, MI, Yvonne (Ollenburger) of Grand Blanc, MI and Lisa (McKinnon) of Fenton, MI.; his sister Mary (Richard Moubray) of Diamondale, MI and brother Rocky (Daria) of Ithaca, MI. ; his grandchildren Kristina Caldwell, Kari Bignell, Lance Grim, Allison Smith, Amanda Greer, Jessica Miller, Ashley Reynolds, Allen Ollenburger, Lindsi Johnson, and Jeffrey Mckinnon. His great grandchildren Mikayla and Skylor Grim, Kaedon, Kyle, Devon, Kennedy Greer, Drew & Dylon Miller, Dominic, Mackenzie Reynolds, Grady, Griffin Johnson. His great great granddaughter Ava Grim as well as many nieces and nephews.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents Joseph C. and Elsie M. (Perdue) Greer, his son Joseph D II, brothers Francis, Dennis, sisters Mollie and Mona, grandson Robert Mckinnon, and great granddaughters Rena and Reanna Grim.

A funeral will be held at Barden’s Funeral Home , 225 W. Center St., Ithaca, MI at 11:30 am Saturday April 23, 2022. Visitation will be held prior to service starting at 10:00 am. Burial will follow the funeral at North Star Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Ann Lions Club PO Box 313, Lake Ann, MI 49650 (http://www.lakeannlions.org/default.html)

Comments

[Mary Lou & Kelly Beauchamp]

Joe will always be remembered as the pancake flipper at the Lions Holiday Breakfasts. He also had a special hole for the Lions Golf outing. He will be greatly missed. Our prayers go out to Bea and his family. Lion Kelly & Mary Lou Beauchamp

[Tarry Everingham]

“uncle Joe” will always be remembered with love by me. We met in FL 6 years ago. Joe and Bea are loved by everyone. He was a jokester and a darn good cookie maker! Joe loved to play cards and was always a hoot. Rest In Peace my dear friend❤️ Love to Aunt Bea

[carol s mcclintic]

What a special man, Joe was. Loved his sense of humor and knowledge. Also his molasses cookies and Peanut brittle. Praying for Bea and family. May he rest in peace <3

[Neal Thelen & Pam Farnum]

We Loved Uncle Joe, his Stories & Tale's of his very interesting life. He made the Best peanut brittle & molasses cookies....And a darn good Euchre player.
Our hearts go out to Aunt Bea and Family.

[Terry McKinnon]

Joe was one of the kindest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. Joe and Bea welcomed me and my family into the Greer family many years ago and I'm proud of being his son-in-law. He will be forever missed, rest in peace my friend.

[Jessica Miller]

I have so many special memories with Grandpa Joe...making homemade ice cream, delicious cookies, never letting me win a game of euchre. I'm so grateful for our times together. I love and miss him so much.

[Butch and carlene monticello]

We loved Joe he was such a great guy and always made us laugh !! He made butch a navy military plaque as a surprise and butch loves it and will always treasure it! We have great memories of him and his cookies and peanut brittle
Hugs for aunt bea and her family! We love you bea !

[Butch and carlene monticello]

We loved Joe he was such a great guy and always made us laugh !! He made butch a navy military plaque as a surprise and butch loves it and will always treasure it! We have great memories of him and his cookies and peanut brittle
Hugs for aunt bea and her family! We love you bea !

[Rita Douglas]

Missing our wonderful Rainbow neighbor…his cookies, his peanut brittle, and his challenging dominoes. We may not be there in person for the service, but he is in our hearts and we will be there in our warm and loving thoughts of him. We love the entire Greer family and the friendship they have given us. Love, Mark and Rita

[Christine Carrow Cribb]

I have many fond memories of Joe and Beatrice when I was a teenager at Clare High and baby sitter for Joey and Debbie. I left home before the other girls were born. Sorry we lost touch. I am back home on the farm now. The Apt House is still there on State St. in Clare, and I always think of you if I go by.