Greene, C. Gordon Dr. 1931-2017

GREENE, DUFF, KRUMEL

Posted By: Doris Hoffman, Volunteer (email)
Date: 7/22/2017 at 09:04:50

Dr. C. Gordon Greene

January 23, 1931 - January 18, 2017

Dr. C. Gordon Greene, 85, of Le Mars, Iowa went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Unity Point Health – St. Luke’s in Sioux City with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 23, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Le Mars. Pastor Jon Meredith will officiate. Burial with military honors conducted by the Wasmer American Legion Post 241 will be in Memorial Cemetery in Le Mars. Visitation with the family present will be after 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 22, 2016 with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m., all at the church. Visitation will resume from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Monday at the church. Arrangements are with the Rexwinkel-Carlsen Funeral Home in Le Mars.

Charles Gordon Greene was born January 23, 1931 in Union, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Grace (Duff) Greene. He attended school in Plattsmouth, NE where he graduated from high school. Following high school, he attended Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska. While in college, he met his future wife, Donna Mae Krumel.

After a year and a half in college, he enlisted in the United States Navy. While waiting to be deployed, he and Donna were united in marriage on August 17, 1951 in Seattle, Washington. He was later deployed and served his country during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he used the GI Bill and returned to college at Kansas State University where he graduated with a degree in Veterinary medicine.

Gordon worked as a federal veterinarian for U.S.D.A., which involved living in several different communities. In 1967, they moved to Le Mars where they resided in the same home for over 50 years. Donna Mae passed away September 11, 2012.

Gordon and Donna were very committed to the First Baptist Church in Le Mars where they enjoyed the fellowship and their many friends. Gordon was also involved in public service, where he had served as the Plymouth County Sanitarian. He also had served on the State of Iowa Library Board, Le Mars City Council, and the Plymouth County Board of Supervisors. Gordon was an avid reader and during retirement years, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, woodworking, and spending a week in Minnesota with his whole family for 37 years.

Survivors include his three children and families: Cindy (Ned) Rohwedder of Olin, IA, and their children: Laura (Jake) Grovesnor, Rachel (Tim) Ahrendson, Grace (Chuck) Varnum, Ruth (Danny) Houston, and Ida (Miles) Weber; Mike (Deanna) Greene of Houston, TX and their children: Fremont (Kimberly) Greene, Rachel (Robert) DeSonier, Amelia Greene, and Abby Greene; and Janice (Ed) Engelbretson of Sioux Falls, SD, and their children: Marybeth, Clarence, and Charles Engelbreston; 14 great grandchildren; a sister in law: Joan Greene of Flathead Lake, MT; a brother in law: Bill (Nancy) Krumel; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Grace Greene; his wife, Donna Mae Greene; his brother: Dr. John Greene; and a granddaughter: Faith Rohwedder.

Rexwinkel-Carlsen Funeral Home
Le Mars, IA