Richard H. Greene

Richard H. Greene, 87, of Germantown Hills, IL passed away at 1:40 am on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his residence. He was born on March 9, 1929 in Harrisburg, PA to James D. and Mary Belle (Sharf, Greene) Zeiders. He married Credwyn A. Mahannah on December 23, 1951 in Peoria, IL. She survives. Also surviving are his children Joan (David) Quigg of Chillicothe, IL, Sue (Larry) Davis of Houston, TX, Beth (Paul) Friling of East Peoria, IL, Sharon (Ron) Roberts of Mt. Prospect, IL, Richard (Dafne) Greene of Bloomington, IL and Eini VonBecker of Kerava, Finland; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his fatherly mentor Samuel M. Unger. Richard was a graduate of Bradley University, Peoria, IL. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War and was especially proud of serving in the select 5th Army Band where he played clarinet. He was a band director at Washburn High School, followed by owning and operating Greene's Music in Freeport, IL for 20 years. A Mason, he enjoyed camping, photography, and woodworking. He was a ham radio operator and an avid Phillies baseball fan. He was proud to have survived ALS for 21 years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel with Reverend Ken Hogren officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Mason Funeral Home Germantown Hills Chapel and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Peoria with military rites accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter, 220 West Huron, Suite 4003, Chicago, IL 60654 or Smile Train, 41 Madison Avenue, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10010. Online condolences at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.