William Herman Green, age 94, of LaPrairie, MN died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Manor House in Grand Rapids, MN.
He was born February 19, 1922 to Herman and Elizabeth Green in Grand Rapids, MN. Bill married Mary Thissen on September 6, 1947. They made their home in LaPrairie where they raised 7 children. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in World War II. Bill retired from U.S. Steel after working 42 years. Bill was known as a Legendary Wood Carver. He loved playing Texas Hold Em every Tuesday, which was senior day in Deer River.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary of 67 years; son, Daniel Green; his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Green; brother, Clifford; and sister, Myrtle Carlson.
William is survived by sons: David (Barb) Green, Richard “Dick” (Wendy) Green, Douglas (Gerri) Green, Donald (Marsha) Green, Dana (Glenda) Green; daughter, Debra Green; grandchildren, Mindy (Gary) Clafton, Michelle Broberg and fiancé, Jack Buckley, Casey (Angela) Green, Amy (J.R.) Burke, Christopher Green, Austin Green, Brooke (Andrew) Fischer, Shea Bounds, Issac Green, Matt Green, Megan Gardfrey, Lucas Green and Zachary Green; and 19 great grandchildren.
Burial in Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids at a later date.
He was born February 19, 1922 to Herman and Elizabeth Green in Grand Rapids, MN. Bill married Mary Thissen on September 6, 1947. They made their home in LaPrairie where they raised 7 children. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in World War II. Bill retired from U.S. Steel after working 42 years. Bill was known as a Legendary Wood Carver. He loved playing Texas Hold Em every Tuesday, which was senior day in Deer River.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary of 67 years; son, Daniel Green; his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Green; brother, Clifford; and sister, Myrtle Carlson.
William is survived by sons: David (Barb) Green, Richard “Dick” (Wendy) Green, Douglas (Gerri) Green, Donald (Marsha) Green, Dana (Glenda) Green; daughter, Debra Green; grandchildren, Mindy (Gary) Clafton, Michelle Broberg and fiancé, Jack Buckley, Casey (Angela) Green, Amy (J.R.) Burke, Christopher Green, Austin Green, Brooke (Andrew) Fischer, Shea Bounds, Issac Green, Matt Green, Megan Gardfrey, Lucas Green and Zachary Green; and 19 great grandchildren.
Burial in Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids at a later date.
William Herman Green, age 94, of LaPrairie, MN died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Manor House in Grand Rapids, MN.
He was born February 19, 1922 to Herman and Elizabeth Green in Grand Rapids, MN. Bill married Mary Thissen on September 6, 1947. They made their home in LaPrairie where they raised 7 children. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in World War II. Bill retired from U.S. Steel after working 42 years. Bill was known as a Legendary Wood Carver. He loved playing Texas Hold Em every Tuesday, which was senior day in Deer River.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary of 67 years; son, Daniel Green; his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Green; brother, Clifford; and sister, Myrtle Carlson.
William is survived by sons: David (Barb) Green, Richard “Dick” (Wendy) Green, Douglas (Gerri) Green, Donald (Marsha) Green, Dana (Glenda) Green; daughter, Debra Green; grandchildren, Mindy (Gary) Clafton, Michelle Broberg and fiancé, Jack Buckley, Casey (Angela) Green, Amy (J.R.) Burke, Christopher Green, Austin Green, Brooke (Andrew) Fischer, Shea Bounds, Issac Green, Matt Green, Megan Gardfrey, Lucas Green and Zachary Green; and 19 great grandchildren.
Burial in Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids at a later date.
He was born February 19, 1922 to Herman and Elizabeth Green in Grand Rapids, MN. Bill married Mary Thissen on September 6, 1947. They made their home in LaPrairie where they raised 7 children. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in World War II. Bill retired from U.S. Steel after working 42 years. Bill was known as a Legendary Wood Carver. He loved playing Texas Hold Em every Tuesday, which was senior day in Deer River.
Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary of 67 years; son, Daniel Green; his parents, Herman and Elizabeth Green; brother, Clifford; and sister, Myrtle Carlson.
William is survived by sons: David (Barb) Green, Richard “Dick” (Wendy) Green, Douglas (Gerri) Green, Donald (Marsha) Green, Dana (Glenda) Green; daughter, Debra Green; grandchildren, Mindy (Gary) Clafton, Michelle Broberg and fiancé, Jack Buckley, Casey (Angela) Green, Amy (J.R.) Burke, Christopher Green, Austin Green, Brooke (Andrew) Fischer, Shea Bounds, Issac Green, Matt Green, Megan Gardfrey, Lucas Green and Zachary Green; and 19 great grandchildren.
Burial in Itasca-Calvary Cemetery, Grand Rapids at a later date.
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