Arvie L. Greer
Sunday, August 14, 1932
Date of Death:
Friday, July 16, 2021
Age:
88 years old
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Sunday, August 14, 1932
Date of Death:
Friday, July 16, 2021
Age:
88 years old
Sunday, August 14, 1932
Date of Death:
Friday, July 16, 2021
Age:
88 years old
Arvie L. Greer
Arvie Leroy Greer, 88 of Rochester, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, Methodist Campus.
Arvie was born on August 14, 1932 in Zumbro Falls, MN to Vernon and Mary (Komisar) Greer. He graduated from Lake City High School in 1950 followed by Dunwoody Institute of Minneapolis, where he graduated with a degree in Electronics. He served in the US Army from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1955. Arvie married Arlene Hinrichs on February 14, 1959 in Goodhue, MN. Mr. Greer was a Business Machine Sales and Serviceman for Beckley’s for 41 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. He enjoyed his family, fishing, hunting and gardening.
Survivors include his wife Arlene of Rochester, two sons Bruce (Susan) of Madison, WI, Todd (Leah) of Sartell, MN, daughter Jean (Bill) Kintzler of Lebanon, TN, seven grandchildren Kevin Greer, Andy Greer, Michael Greer, Holly Greer, Nicolas Greer, Aaron Kintzler, and Jason Kintzler, and his brother Joyce Greer of Lake City, MN.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Ida Graham and brother Lawrence Greer.
A private Memorial Service for Arvie will be held at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Rochester, MN.
The family would like to extend a special thank-you to the staff at Methodist Hospital, for the wonderful care he received during his final days.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Arvie L. Greer has received the following condolences.
We are very sorry for your loss. Arvie always made us laugh and it was always so nice to see Arvie and Arlene. Bless your family. Wayne and Kathy Jeno
Dear Arlene and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Arlene for years and there was no doubt the love that was between her and Arvie. What a blessing that was to see. No words that I can express will ever be enough. But hold fast to the love and the memories you had with him. It will keep him close to you. I will keep you in my prayers.
Deb Albrecht
So sorry to hear of Arvies passing,
Will have you in our prayers.
My sympathy to you and your family. Arlene it has been many years since I have seen you. Hope all is well with you. Remember our days working together at Mayo. May he rest in peace
Lillian (Loeffler) Bartholomew
Oh, Arlene, I'm so sorry for your loss. I just saw that Arvie passed away. Please know that you're in our prayers at this difficult time. Thinking of you and your family.
Sorry for your loss.
Arvie was the highlight of my days when working long shifts or even short shifts, we bonded over our love of desserts and ice cream. He will truly be missed and will forever be in my heart. It was an honor to be able to care for such an amazing gentleman.
My condolences, Maddy Gardow
I will truly Miss my friend Arvie. He was such a joy to take care of and I looked forward coming to work to see him. I was glad I could put a smile on his face.
I'm sorry for your loss.
May God bless you all.