William Joseph “Joe” Greene, passed away on July 24, 2020 in Surprise, Arizona. He was born on June 12, 1946 in Galesburg, Illinois to John Kenneth and Rosina (McKeering) Greene. He attended St. Joseph Academy, Galesburg Senior High School and Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. He joined the Navy on September 20, 1965. Served at NSA Da Nag, Vietnam 1966 to 1967, earning the National Defense Service Medal,Vietnam service metal, Vietnam campaign metal and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal before being honorably discharged on June 17, 1970.
He married his best friend and soulmate, Magdalene “Magda” Nemeth, on May 24, 1969 in Galesburg. He is survived by his wife Magda; daughter, Bernadette (Alex) Placentia; Granddaughter, Mei-Ling Santistevan; Grandson, Hector Godoy (USMC); Brother, James Greene; Sister-in-law, Klara Kulcsar; brother-in-law, Steven Nemeth; numerous nieces, nephews and his precious Shih Tzus, Oreo and Marley. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John Greene.
Joe was Employed by Burlington Northern Railroad in Galesburg, Illinois; Casper, Wyoming; Alliance, Nebraska and Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Arizona. A lifelong shooter and re-loader, member of American Legion Posts in Utah and Arizona. He was a past President of American Legion Riders in Utah, a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the patriot Guard Riders (PGR).
Joe and Magda Loved Traveling in their RV, Volunteering in state and national parks, Oregon state light houses, kayaking, and helping veterans.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation, Wounded Warriors Project, ASPCA or charity of donor’s choice.
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