In Loving Memory Of...
John W. Greenlese, 69, of Findlay passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. John was born on June 20, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Beulah (Watson) Greenlese. John was a 1959 graduate of Maumee High school and served his country in the U.S. Navy. John worked as a service engineer for Toledo Trane Air Conditioning and Heating for over thirty years. After his retirement, John drove for H.A.T.S. for 5 years. John was an avid NASCAR and Richard Petty fan and had a great passion for the University of Michigan. John loved camping and traveling in his Bounder motor home. John was a member of the AMVETS and held the position of 1st Vice.
John is survived by his wife of 33 years, Christine (Chinni) Greenlese; daughter, Julie (Travis Starr) Greenlese; grandchildren, Sydnie and Lundin; brother, Robert (Penny) Greenlese, sisters, Diane Spivey, and Pamela Ide. John was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Thomas, and Dennis Greenlese; sisters, Suzanne Spears, Mara Lee and Penelope.
Friends may visit on Monday from 4 – 8 p.m. at the HUFFORD FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 1500 Manor Hill Rd, Findlay (419-422-1500). Memorial contributions in John’s name may be made to the University of Michigan.
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Chris I’m so sorry to hear of John passing. My thoughts are with you and Julie at this time. Terri
Chris-Sorry to hear of John’s sudden passing. You have my sympathy.
Chris and family- So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you. John was a very special man, and will be missed by many. You have our deepest sympathy.
Chris,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember John from HATS, he was always so happy and great to talk with. Not sure if you remember, but I worked with you. My prayers go out to you and your family at this very difficult time.
I am so sorry for the loss of John, he was such a wonderful man and I will always have such fond memories of him. Now he can be with his parents and siblings. May he forever rest in peace.
Chris, I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing. My sincere sympathy to you, Julie and all of your family. I will keep you in my prayers.
Chris Sorry to hear about John. We will miss the both of you at the camp grounds. You and John will be in our prayers.
Chris, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband, John. May God wrap you in His love & peace during this difficult time. I am praying for you. With Sympathy, Kelly
Chris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Seems just like yesterday I was playing ball with John, Rob and Dennis. John and I shared the same first and last name and I always looked up to him as a big brother I didn’t have. We pray for God’s protection on you and your family—-GO BLUE.
Dick & Kim Greenlese
Chris,
I am so sorry John passed. I have been praying for him. I will now pray for you and your family to have strength to get through this. I only knew John at work but he was a great person. When he was sick before he would make you laugh even when he was under great duress. He was a great manager as well. Everyone liked John. If there is anything I can do please contact me at my e mail address above or call me at 1-419-866-8582. My husband and I cann0t be there tomorrow because Al gets radiation treatments for the next 8 days. He has had them for almost 8 weeks Monday through Friday. We go to Ann Arbor. We will light a candle for him in the chapel at the V.A. and pray for you and yours.
Jane and Al Bialecki
I put a roof on and sided Johns garage,,did,nt know John befor that the Brief time I did get to know John I knew i had met a very nice person,,sorry for your loss,,the Lord definitely has another Great Angel.
Chris and Julie and Family,
Will alway REMEMBER GREAT TIMES AND MEMORIES in the Old Neighborhood!!!!!!!!!!!!! Prayers are with you. John Martin
Chris , John always put a smile on my face. We had so much fun with the MI/osu game parties. He and I were the odd man out. Had so much fun! My prayers are with you. Remember all the Great Times and Smiling Face Always. I WILL!!!!! Jane Oler
Chris, You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Our sympathy goes to you and your family. May God bless you with many fond memories.
I will miss John a lot. We worked together at HATS and always enjoyed his emails and laughter. He was a great buddy and he always gave me a ride when I needed one. I will miss him very much. Prayers and sympathy to the family.
Chris and Julie,
Sorry to learn of John’s passing, he will be in heaven looking for places to fix up and sell. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Chris,
We are so sorry for the loss of John. We will miss him greatly. He enjoyed our visits with you both at the campground. You are in our thoughts and prayers. GO BLUE!!
Chris we were so sorry to hear of the loss of John. We will miss him greatly. We enjoyed the visits with both of you at the campground. You are in our thoughts and prayers. GO BLUE!!
I’m the scheduler and dispatcher at HATS Transportation and just wanted to let you know how sorry I am for the loss of your loved one. John was the greatest and nicest person that I knew. He always had a smile on his face and was kind to everyone. My sympathy to all in the family grieving this terrible loss. God Bless You:)
Dear Chris and Julie, I ‘m very sorry to hear of John’s passing. Even tho its been years since I’ve seen or even spoke to you I still consider you a dear “old” friend. Love and prayers to you both. Love Always, Debe’ Clark Osborne and family
Chris,
I was so sorry to hear about John’s passing. I know this must be a difficult time for you and I just wanted you to know that I am thinking about you.
Take care,
Beth Linhart
Chris – My sympathy on the loss of John. It has been 8 years since Jim’s death and I miss him every day, but the good memories help. Remember when we used to visit you and John when you lived on Tiffin Ave. ? My, that seems like years ago. . . Take oone day at a time. . .
Love,Marna
chris,
i am so very sorry to hear about john. i can’t imagine how hard this must be for you and your family. john always put a smile on my face :O)
your grand babies have an extra special angel now. take care of yourself!
lauri
My heartfelt sympathy to John’s family. Bob Meehan called to let me know John had passed away and it was a shock. I never knew he was having health problems. I worked with John for over twenty years at Toledo Trane Services and he was always a great guy to work with. He always had such an upbeat attitude about everything and took life in his stride no matter what. I remember when he had the heart attack when he was golfing and how he was determined to get better and that he did. He always enjoyed the outdoors, fishing etc. and shared this with all of us. Through the years since retirement John had regularly shared super-funny emails with me. Please know that he will be greatly missed and that he has been in my prayers since I heard the news. God bless all his family and keep them safe. Dianne Brandt, Sylvania, OH