Gregory P. Green, 60, of Lawrence, passed away Monday, February, 17, 2014 at his home. He was born July 21, 1953 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, the son of Richard A. and Mary (Klebar) Green. Greg was a COEI Tech for Verizon, retiring in 2009. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the IBEW, and an avid Detroit Lions fan.
On March 16, 1974, in Keeler, Greg was united in marriage to Vergina "Jenny" Morris, who survives. He was the greatest father ever to his two children, Elizabeth A. Green and Gregory P. Green, II; siblings, Diane Zibell of Delafield, WI, Richard Green of Milwaukee and Debbie Clemons of Carroltown, TX; also many loving friends and grandpuppies Jack and Callie. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving and special aunt, Raynetta (Lee) Klebar-Kobbs.
Family will receive friends Saturday, Feb. 22, from 2-4 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, for a gathering in his honor. Military honors will be rendered for his military service. Memorial contributions may be directed to University of Chicago Medicine, c/o Dr. Tanquy Y. Siewert, Comprehensive Cancer Center, ATTN: Friends of UCM, 5801 S. Ellis Ave., Chicago, IL 60637 or donate online at www.supportucmc.uchicago.edu. Click on "Make a Gift" in the "To" drop down menu click "U of C Comprehensive Cancer Center" and complete the remaining fields.