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)