Submitted by: Dan Rich

Richard Greene

Feb. 23, 1951 - Feb. 17, 2008

South Bend Tribune 2/19/2008
MISHAWAKA - Richard "Ric" Greene, 56, of Mishawaka, passed away at 8:40 a.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008. Ric was born on February 23, 1951, to the late Charles "Ray" and Patricia R. (Hinton) Greene.

On December 27, 1975, in Granger, he married Roberta "Bobbi" Stull, who still survives. Ric is survived by his loving wife, Bobbi; two daughters, Tanya (Doug) Ditmars of Goshen and Melissa Greene of Mishawaka; two granddaughters, whom he loved dearly, Brianna and Alexis Ditmars (and he could not wait for their Sunday visits!) He is also survived by two sisters, Karen (Joe) Sili and Kathy (Brian) Phillips, both of South Bend; two brothers, Stephen Greene of Mishawaka and John Greene of Lenore, NC. He was a favorite uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Becky Greene.

Ric graduated from Marian High School, class of 1969. He was a very well-known coach in fast-pitch softball, which he was devoted to for the majority of his life. He had worked for Bendix for over 15 years; he also worked for several years as a supervisor in the bearing industry, and was currently employed at General Sheet Metal, South Bend. He had a huge heart and ALWAYS put others before himself, and was instrumental in supporting many nieces and nephews and friends to obtain a better life.

Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008, in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the family, who would like to thank all the family and friends for their love and support during this difficult time.