Robert Milo Green

Robert Green, age 96, of Marshall, formerly of Lynd, Minnesota, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall. Funeral services are Saturday, December 20, 2014, 11:00 AM, at Christ United Presbyterian Church in Marshall, Minnesota. Interment will follow in the Marshall City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 PM Friday, December 19, 2014, with a prayer service at 7:00 PM, at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Marshall. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM on Saturday, at the church.
Clergy Officiating: Diane Gravley
Organist: Margaret Greig
Congregational Hymns: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “For All The Saints”
Special Music: Alan Greig, Soloist ~ “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” “In The Garden”
Active Casket Bearers: Robert’s grandchildren: David Green, Karyn Gaffaney, John Risser, Paula Van Cleve, Philip Green, Heidi Laursen, Gretchen Boerger, Nathan Green, Justin Green

Robert Milo Green was born on Jan 13, 1918 at home in Island Lake Township, Minnesota. He was the son of Wallace and Hulda (Stelter) Green. Robert was baptized as an infant in the Christian faith. He attended country school and then went on to help his parents on the farm.

On December 17, 1939, Robert was united in marriage to Shirley in Balaton. The couple made their home on the farm in Island Lake Township. Robert loved the farm and continued to help out well into his 80s. He moved to Heritage Point in December of 2013 and then to Morningside Heights about a month ago. Robert was a lifelong farmer and after retirement, he took part-time jobs as a hotel security guard in Hawaii while wintering there, and also driving a delivery van for Reinhart Foods. Robert and Shirley raised six children: Robert, Betty, Gary, Roger, Myron, and Daniel.

Robert was a member of Christ United Presbyterian Church in Marshall. His enjoyments in life included traveling the world, crafting jewelry, night-lights, and tie tacks out of sea shells and other natural materials. He loved Diamond Head in Hawaii, climbing it at age 80 better than those half his age. He loved to walk the beaches of Hawaii where he and Shirley spent 28 winters. He had a great sense of humor, truly loved life and enjoyed the people in his life.

Robert Green died on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, at Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall at the age of 96 years, 11 months and 3 days. Blessed be his memory.

Robert is survived by his children, Betty Risser of Minneapolis, MN, Gary (Andrea) Green of Chandler, AZ, Roger (Ardis) Green of Lynd, MN, Myron (Sue) Green of Lynd, MN, Daniel (Seiko) Green of Alexandria, VA; daughter-in-law, Edie Green of Minnetonka, MN; 9 grandchildren, David (Raina) Green, Karyn (David) Gaffaney, John Risser, Paula (Doug) Van Cleve, Philip (Jennifer) Green, Heidi (Marius) Laursen, Gretchen (Wayne) Boerger, Nathan (Laura) Green, Justin (Dee) Green; 16 great-grandchildren; brother, David (Lila) Green of Spokane, WA; nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Hulda Green; wife, Shirley Green; son, Robert Green; brothers, George, Lewis, Denton, and John Green; and sister, Alice Aparico.

The family invites everyone to the church basement for a luncheon following the service.