Paul H. Greenman's Obituary
Paul H. Greenman, age 85, of Grand Haven (formerly Bellaire) passed away Friday, September 8, 2006. He was born December 31, 1920, to Milan and Florence (Bender) Greenman in Charlevoix, MI; and he married Viletta “Peggy” Bedell on April 27, 1940 in Bellaire, MI. She preceded him in death in September 2003.
Mr. Greenman served in the Navy during WWII. Paul was a dairy farmer in Kearny Twp. for many years and retired from the Antrim County Road Commission in 1982. Paul formerly worked for Lamina Bronze Products in Bellaire, and moved to the Tri-Cities area in 1984 from Bellaire, MI.
Survivors include four daughters: Barbara (Gilbert) Green of Frankfort, MI; Ruth Marie (Lowell) Bell of Surprise, AZ; Janet (Robert) Ringel of Comstock Park, MI; Connie Townsend of Grand Haven; a son James Greenman of Spring Lake; five grandchildren, one great grandchild and a sister, Elaine (George) Danks of Gaylord, MI. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
A graveside service for Mr. Greenman will be held at a later date at Bellaire Cemetery, Bellaire, MI. Memorials to Hospice of North Ottawa, http://www.noch.org/hospice.html, are appreciated. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.vbkfuneralhome.com.
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