"Dear Ron, Jim, Bob, Pat and Candace We are so sorry on the loss of your Dad. Every once in a while, Denny tells me a story about your old neighborhood when you were growing up. We won't be able to make the visitation or funeral. If your staying in town over the weekend, and have some free time, please call us and maybe we could meet for drinks or have dinner together. We would love to see you. Take care. Again, our deepest sympathy to the family. Denny and Joyce Figg 563 263-3947"
In loving memory of
LeVern F. Greer
November 15, 1923 - January 28, 2007
LEVERN GREER MUSCATINE, Iowa - LeVern F. Greer, 83, of Muscatine, died Sunday, January 28, 2007, at his home. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2007, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. The Reverend Jason Crossen of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish will officiate. Casketbearers will be Jeremy Lane, Troy Lane, Jeff McDaniel, Tyler Bodman, Fred Bodman, and Mike Ryan. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the American Legion Post 27 and the V.F.W. Post 1565. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Friday, February 2, 2007, at the funeral home. LeVern was born on November 15, 1923, in Muscatine, the son of Milo M. and Anna TeVote Greer. His first marriage was to Zorka Mary Gagich in 1945 and she preceded him in death. He latter married Betty J. Evans in Moline, Illinois, in 1962. She preceded him in death in 2001. He was a US Army veteran serving during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post 27 and the V.W.F. Post 1565. LeVern was a supervisor at HON Industries retiring in 1981. He was an avid model train collector, enjoyed walking every day, and loved animals. He felt a special responsibility towards strays. Survivors include three sons, James Greer and wife, Annette, of Temecula, California, Robert Greer of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Ronald Greer and wife, Betti, of Tacoma, Washington; two daughters, Candace L. Taylor and husband, Ray, of Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Patricia Ann Verden and husband, Karl, of Fredericksburg, Virginia; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one half-brother, Harold Cromer and one half-sister, Elaine Jonkheer. He was preceded in death by his parents, both wives, two brothers and three sisters.