GREINER, Phillip Anthony 1968 - 1987

GREINER, SMITH

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 12/25/2023 at 14:41:21

"The Fairfield Ledger"
Monday, June 22, 1987
Front Page, Columns 1 and 2

Phil GREINER, 18, dies in farm mishap

Phillip Anthony GREINER, 18, Route 4, died as a result of injuries sustained in a farm equipment accident at his home Saturday. He was pronounced dead at 5:11 p.m. Saturday at Jefferson County Hospital by Jefferson County Medical Examiner Dr. T. J. Sutton.

Sutton said GREINER died as a result of brain injuries suffered from a fractured skull. Sutton said GREINER was driving a tractor carrying a hay ring when one of the two bars connecting the device apparently hit a wheel, flipped up and struck him in the head.

Sutton said GREINER and one of the bars were found on the ground while the tractor continued on and crashed into some trees. GREINER was alone in a farm field when the mishap occurred.

GREINER was born June 25, 1968, in Mount Pleasant, the son of Donald and Virginia SMITH GREINER. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, attended Confraternity of Christian Doctrine classes for 13 years and he was an altar boy.

He was a 1987 graduate of Fairfield High School, co-president of the 1986-1987 student body and 1987 sweetheart king. He was involved in wrestling and football at school and was a Plainsmen 4-H Club member for six years.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, horseback riding, athletics and friends.

GREINER is survived by his parents; maternal grandmother A. Gertrude SMITH of Monmouth, Ill.; three brothers, Mark J., Route 2, Jeff A., Route 4 and Chris C., Route 4; and two sisters, Cindy L. GREINER of Cedar Rapids and Sally Jo GREINER of Route 4. A sister-in-law, Karen, Mark's wife, and their daughters Alisha and Sabrina, also survive. He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather David Clete SMITH and paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles GREINER of Washington.

The funeral service will be held at 10b a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. William J. Sullivan officiating. Prayers for a Christian wake will be at 7 p.m. tonight at Behner Funeral Home with visitation to follow. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to a scholarship fund to be awarded each year to a Fairfield High School senior in memory of Phillip A. GREINER. Memorials may be mailed to the GREINER family or left at the funeral home or high school.

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"The Fairfield (Ia.) Ledger"
Friday, July 3, 1987
Page 10, Column 1

CARD OF THANKS

A note of thanks to all who have shared in our grief since Phil GREINER's accident and death, June 20. There are not enough words to express the strength we have gathered from you -- our family, relatives, friends, classmates and folks we did not even know. Sincere thanks for the bouquets from the Class of 1986 and the Class of 1987 that went to the grave site, the Chamber Singers, the duet singers, the pallbearers for their words, Father William Sullivan and assistant priest, Fred Behner and the funeral home staff, the ladies of St. Mary's Altar and Rosary, Dr. Jim Watson, hospital staff, ambulance service, KMCD and the police department. The outpouring of food, work, memorials, masses, plants, flowers, stamps, calls, cards, prayers and love have been tremendous. Please continue to keep us in your prayers and know that you are in our hearts. Again, thank you sincerely.

All the members of
Phil GREINER Family

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Note: Buried in Lot 5th.120.

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