"So sorry to hear about Roger's passing. I served with Roger for many years in the Army Reserve. The entire time that I served with him, he was always one of the "go-to guys" that kept things running smoothly, while always maintaining his sense of humor. The troops looked up to him, and the leaders depended on him. Like most of us that seved with him, I learned a lot from him. Our deepest sympthy to Patty and the family."
In loving memory of
Roger L. Greiner
August 31, 1945 - December 16, 2020
KEOTA-Roger L. Greiner, age 75, of Keota, died Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home.
Roger was born August 31, 1945, in Washington, to Frank and Naomi (Linnenkamp) Greiner and graduated from Keota High School in1963. On February 4, 1967, he married Patricia Sondag at St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota. The couple lived and farmed near West Chester nearly 40 years before moving to Keota in December of 2005. Roger served in the Army Reserves for over 25 years and was a member of Holy Trinity Parish, Knights of Columbus, Lions Club, served on the Mid-Prairie School Board and coached little league baseball. He enjoyed farming, tractor pulling, hunting, farm machinery sales and auctions and, most of all, his family.
Survivors include his wife: Patricia Greiner of Keota; four children: Julie (Tim) Stout of Washington, John (Angie) Greiner of Tiffin, Janelle (Aaron) Lawson of Rock Island, Illinois and Jeana (Todd) Lane of Marion; nine grandchildren: Jordan (Carter) Hesseltine, Emma Stout, Brooke Stout, Wyatt Stout, Alex Greiner, Peyton Greiner, Olivia Greiner, Brettlyn Lane and Crennington Lane; brother: Dennis (Lois) Greiner of Keota; sister-in-law: Lois Greiner of Washington and brothers-in-law: Don Gunderson of Dike and Larry Schachel of Carbondale, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren: Clayton and Chandler Greiner; three sisters: Mary Jo Gunderson, Joy Schachel and Norma Stutzman; brother: Jerry Greiner and brothers-in-law: Leroy Stutzman and Bill Redlinger.
Private family funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Holy Trinity Parish - St. Mary Catholic Church in Keota, with Rev. Robert Lathrop officiating. The service will also be livestreamed on the Powell Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be at Holy Trinity Cemeteries - St. Mary's Cemetery in Keota. Visitation will be from 4:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the church, where there will be a wake service at 4:00 p.m. Mask usage and social distancing will be required at the visitation and funeral.
A memorial fund has been established for Holy Trinity Parish, the Lions Club or Keota Fire Department. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Roger and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
Tributes
"Janelle, You will always have friend in me and my coworkers. Our thoughts are with you. Your father was the best. Gene Wollum"
"Patty and Julie, so sorry to hear about Roger. Our sympathy?s to you and your families. "
"Patty and the young'uns So sorry to hear about Roger's passing. I will miss talking to him when I go to an auction. He, Dick Allison and I had some great times together in the US Army reserves. Talk about having a smile and a positive attitude, that was Roger. You all have my deepest sympathy."
"After reading all of the tributes about Rodger, I could not say it any better. Rodger was such a Great Man that I will forever be grateful to! My deepest sympathy to the family."
"Patty and family. You certainly have our sympathy. Roger was a great friend of ours. Bill and Janet Denton"
"Patti, Denny, Lois and family our sympathy to you all for the loss of Roger. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Leon and Rose Leinen "
"We always enjoyed our talks with Roger when he would drive past our house on his way out to the farm. He will be missed. -The Greiner Family Chad, Bridget, and Keith"
"Uncle Roger was a great Uncle. He coached my little league team and always had sound and sage advice. I talked to him on Thanksgiving Day and he was so proud of his family. He shared a story of him and my Dad growing up and gave me some good advice. Aunt Patty and family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers."
"I knew Roger because he allowed me to hunt on his land. I typically saw him 1 time per year but each year when I saw him he approached me like we were old friends. Being from Iowa I understand this but Roger did it right! "
"I knew Roger because he allowed me to hunt on his land. I typically saw him 1 time per year but each year when I saw him he approached me like we were old friends. Being from Iowa I understand this but Roger did it right! "
"Patty, so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Roger as the fun loving character that he was. He did enjoy a joke, and liked a good laugh, always a smile. He'll be missed... Mary Lou Bower"
"Rest In Peace Roger, some fun times growing seed together."
"Rest In Peace Roger, some fun time growing seed together. "
"Roger first welcomed me as another farm kid and teacher into the Greiner family in 1959! He never lost sight of family ties and love evidenced by his calling me on Thanksgiving Day 2020 wondering how I was doing with the Cov19! Brother-in-law Don Gunderson"
"our sincere condolences from the Gretter famiy"
"Somethings been missing the last few days. It's going to be hard to fill that void. We'd stop and chat every week or two, or maybe if I needed a tool or something. I think Roger was really enjoying what he was doing, maybe running his excavator or just working on an old tractor. I'll have one for you Neighbor. "
"I have called Roger a friend for over 40 years. Roger always had time for a visit when we would run into each other. I cherish the memories I have of chasing coyotes with Roger, Jerry, and Denny in the 70's. Great times! "
"What a great guy! I had the privilege of working with Roger for many years in seed production. Kind, hard working, and always willing to go the extra mile to help. Many fond memories that make me smile especially during corn harvest when Roger and Denny would deliver seed to the plant. I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed by many!"
"Jim & Berna Waterhouse We are so going to miss a wonderful friend. Our deepest sympathy to Patty, his children and grandchildren. Treasure the special memories. "
"Extending loving sympathy to you, Patty, and your family. There will be an empty spot at Saturday night mass when we are able to return."
"I will miss Roger! He was not just my patient, he was a friend. I will miss his sense of humor. He was always positive, which is unusual for a farmer. He was so accommodating to Dr. Scott and me, with his four wheeler available. He raised a great family that he was so proud of. John, I hope you follow in your father?s footsteps. Julie, I remember your days at Steindler. Patty, I hope you have your Christmas Village up. My daughters have insisted on isolating before Christmas, so I can?t be with you. I am so sorry for your loss. Dr. Ed. "
"We?ll miss him at the classmate luncheons, he was a busy fella but always found the time to come! That is if we can ever get together again. A trying time right now for gatherings! Thinking about you at this time Pat! Stay well and take of yourself! "
"Patty - SO SORRY to hear about Roger - Love that picture of Roger it depicts him well We will ALL miss him Love - Claude & Mary Greiner "
"Oh Patty I am so heartbroken for you Love MaryAnn "
"It is a wonderful picture of Roger. You can see the kindness in his eyes. Hard to believe he is gone. My love and sympathy go out to Patty and family. Treasure the memories."
"I remember Roger as a very helpful brother and friend to me and Jerry."
"I absolutely loved this man !! He and Patty are two of the nicest people you could ever know. Their kids are the luckiest to have them as Parents. No matter how long it had been since you saw Roger last, he always greeted you by name and that ornery smile !! We lost a great man and I am heartbroken but wow, what a great Angel we have watching over us !! My thoughts and prayers are with you Patty and family. "
"So Sorry to hear of this news. A special man that always had a great story. Sympathy to the family. Jolene Colthurst"
"What a wonderful man, always so supportive of my family. Was part of my life since 1984. Loved knowing Roger and Patti and knowing the kids, especially John. You will be greatly missed"
"Will miss his friendly wave each day on his way to the farm. He was a great guy. Thanking of all his family."
"I am so sorry to hear this! I loved this man! He was always SO SUPPORTIVE of West Chester First Responders. Please know my heart goes out to all of you! He was a wonderful man with a kind heart and a gentle spirit who will be deeply missed!"
"So sorry to hear about his passing. Will miss him at church, when we can go back. A hard worker, and a thoughtful mass. Condolences to Patty and family. . "