Ralph N. Greco, 88, late of Osage Beach, MO, formerly of Kenosha, passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2005, at Ozark Care Center in Osage Beach. Born April 29, 1917, in Beacon Hill, MI, he was the son of the late Salvador and Victoria (Scovali) Greco. He came to Kenosha as a young man and was educated in local schools. On January 17, 1940, he married Margaret A. Stuemke and they shared a wonderful 55 years together. He worked for Nash Motors/American Motors as a superintendent in the foundry and as a supervisor in the trim area of the body shop before retiring in 1975 with 36 years of service. Ralph and Margaret also operated Margie's Restaurant and Ralph and Bob's 400 Club. Mr. Greco was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Nash's Ke-Na-Sha Club and softball team, AMC golf League and the AMC Supervisor Club. He was an avid bowler, golfer and softball player. His other hobbies were woodworking, breeding and racing pigeons as a member of the Kenosha Pigeon Racing Club, and following the Packers, Cubs and White Sox. Mr. Greco spent some of his retirement years in Orlando and Port Charlotte before returning to Kenosha, and for the past year in Osage Beach, MO. Survivors include two sons, Lawrence (Freida) of Punta Gorda, FL, and Jerald (Teri Lea) of Osage Beach, MO; a sister, Ellen (Frank) Falcone of Dousman; a brother, Joseph (Doris) of Waterford; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; two sons, Robert and Ronald (Bonnie) Bell; a granddaughter, Christine; three brothers, Frank, Tony and Carl; and three sisters, Mary, Lottie (William) Rowlands and Irene (Oliver) Tiegs. A Memorial Service in Celebration of Ralph's Life will be held on Friday, December 30th, at 11:00 am at Wesley United Methodist Church, 4600-60th Street. Relatives and friends may gather with the family at the church on Friday, beginning at 10:00 am.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Denise
I write to offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends on the passing of your love one. When the enemy death strikes our grief can be great. It is at times like this that we need comfort and support. May you rely on the Father of tender mercies, the God of all Comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulations. Yes, Almighty God does care and he invites us to throw all of our burdens upon Him, and He will sustain us. In the near future our Heavenly Father has promise to bring the enemy death to nothing, along with resurrecting our love ones to life again. "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out." A beautiful, righteous, and peaceful world will take place under his Kingdom (Government) arrangement. All of God's promises we can put faith in, because Almighty God Jehovah cannot lie.- Hebrews 6:18, John 5:28 & 29, Matt. 6:10, Psalms 37:29.
Roberta Stuemke
I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Ralph's passing. I remember him very fondly, from all my visits to Kenosha. He was always so cheerful and supportive. I truly regret having lost touch with him in the last few years. I am sure he will be greatly missed. He was married to Margaret, my father George Stuemke's sister, and he was my godfather. I pray that God has embraced him and taken him home, and that He will also support all of you through your time of grief.With Sympathy and Love,Roberta Stuemke905 Iowa StOshkosh WI 54902
Karen Stuemke Rubom
I'd like to extend most sincere sympathies to the family of Ralph Greco. He was the husband of my father's sister, Margaret Stuemke. I'll always remember his great sense of humor and good-natured demeanor whenever they visited us in Merrill, and when I visited them in Kenosha as a youngster. I know he will be missed. Rest in peace, Uncle Ralph.
Georgia Klug
Uncle Ralph was married to my Dad's sister, Margaret. My father was George Stuemke. My Mom, Florence Stuemke, and I would like to express our deep sympathy to Ralph's family. We always enjoyed Uncle Ralph and Aunt Margaret's visits when they were able to make the trip up to Merrill, Wi. And also remember many nice visits at there home and cottage. God's comfort to you all.Georgia Klug900 Johnson StMerrill, WI 54452Florence Stuemke711 E. 1st St. Apt. 510Merrill, WI 54452