Gary Greene

Gary Lennox Greene, 75, of Cushing, MN, passed away at Lakewood Health System Hospital in Staples, MN on Friday, October 19th. A Memorial Service will be held at 1PM, Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Baxter, MN, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will take place at the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery, Little Falls on Monday, October 29, 2018 at 11 AM.

Gary was born on September 28, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN, son of Morris and Irene (Hansen) Greene. At age 5, his family moved to Dalton, MN where he graduated from Underwood High School in 1961. Gary enlisted in the US Air Force in 1964, proudly serving his country until 1968. After discharge from the Air Force, Gary returned to Minneapolis. On November 28, 1968, Gary was united in marriage to Cathie Lawless in Sault Ste Marie, Michigan. They made their home in the Twin Cities and Gary worked in many financial positions including owner and CFO. After retirement, they moved to their lake home on Fish Trap Lake. Gary enjoyed spending time with family, boating, taking walks, reading and discussing good books, playing games, and wintering in Arizona. His hobbies were golf, golf and more golf.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of almost 50 years, Cathie; two sons: Jason of Wayzata and Trevor (Sarah) of Woodbury; four grandchildren: Noah, Ellen, Anton and Calvin; two brothers: Kirby (Alice) of Dalton and Barclay of Yorba Linda, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents: Morris and Irene. Gary was blessed with many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Baxter. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Morrison County Food Shelf. www.brenny.com