Richard D. Greene, age 63, of Townsend passed away November 30, 2016 in his sleep at home almost 6 months to the day after his beloved Donna passed.
Richard was born September 7, 1953 in Aspen, Colorado to Edward L. and Lorene (Hogle) Greene. He considered New Castle, Colorado his home. He entered active duty with the United States Army on January 28, 1971, serving in Germany with a tank unit and he was honorably discharged on November 17, 1972.
Richard married Donna Rude in Rifle, Colorado on November 15, 1978. They spent every waking hour together working, at the ranch, raising the kids and spending time with the grandkids. He was a butcher and owned his own meat locker and he was a flooring specialist owning his own flooring business and contracting with Lowe’s. Richard was a member of several hunting and fishing programs.
Richard lived and breathed hunting and fishing, teaching his children and grandkids the “Greene Way”. He had the best elk jerky in the world. He was a horse whisperer and knew how to break a horse better than anyone. Rich was an urban, redneck cowboy with a ZZ Top beard and a Duck Dynasty attitude. He loved to tell stories and share dirty jokes, and did not take life to seriously. Rich always made you feel welcome at the ranch with love, drinks and bullshit’n for everyone. He loved his family unconditionally and had moose hugs and bear hugs for the kids and grandkids with a big bear growl to follow.
Richard is preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Donna (June 1, 2016); his son Richard D. Greene Jr.; his parents, and his brother Bill Greene. He is survived by his children, Nikia (April) Greene, Jason (Casey) Greene; Tammy Wilson, and Heidi Brown; his grandchildren, Taylar Greene, Mason Greene, Hope Greene, Kayden Greene, Gavin Greene, Mariah Allen, Makayla Wilson, Elijah Allen, Payton Wilson, Faith Brown, and Destiny Brown. He is also survived by his siblings, Joan Spaulding, Barbara Green, Pat Dralle, Jerry Greene, Jim Greene, and his lifelong friend Rodrick.
A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 9, 2016 at the Montana State veteran Cemetery, Fort Harrison. A reception will follow the service at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Richard.
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 9, 2016
Montana State Veterans cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Reception
After the burial
Friday December 9, 2016
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Burial with Military Honors
11:00 a.m.
Friday December 9, 2016
Montana State Veterans cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Reception
After the burial
Friday December 9, 2016
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Fred/Judy Bakke says
We are sorry for your loss. Richard will be missed.
Bart & Trish Toney says
It is with deep sadness to hear of the Loss of Richard. A Wonderful friend, neighbor, outdoorsman & all around good fellow! We feel he is now with the love of his life Donna, together again. May they both rest in peace! Our hearts & loving thoughts are with the Greene family members in the days to come!
Jennell Hazen Perros says
Thank you for all the wonderful memories Uncle Rich! You were such a special person in my life and I will miss you and all your jokes terribly! I hope you and Aunt Donna are dancing! Give Aunt Donna and Richard a huge hug for me! Until we meet again, a moose hug, a bear hug, I love you! -Rosie/Squaky
Timothy Dralle says
God does not make many like Uncle Rich, The world will be a sadder place without him in it. Thank you for the life lessons you taught me.
April Greene says
You were the best father-in-law a girl could ask for. Thank you for always making me laugh and for always teaching us anything and everything. I love you Papa and will miss you!
Catherine Russell says
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Kerry says
Rich wil be sadly missed.Thinking of him puts a smile on my face. So sorry for your loss.
Darryle, Sheila, Josh, and Brooke Rude says
Rich will be greatly missed, he was a kind and gentle man that always made us smile. His love and devotion for Donna, the boys, and the entire family made him a great brother in law and uncle. Peace be with you.
Jackie Sorenson says
So sorry to hear about Rich. I know he is now at peace with Donna but he will be missed and Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Love to you all,
Erick and Jackie Sorenson
Chuck, Marquita and Vanessa Sollars says
So blessed to have known Richard and his family. He will be missed dearly by my family and for sure all of the friends and family still down on earth. God Bless Richard!
Linda & Dave says
The best friends we ever had. Left a huge hole in my heart.. They are both missed so much.