Douglas “Butch” Dean Greene Sr.

Douglas “Butch” Dean Greene Sr., passed away peacefully at Western Wisconsin Health in Baldwin, Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, with family by his side.

Douglas was born Feb. 10, 1941, to the late Arthur and Inga (Emerson) Greene, in Sigel Township.

He married Lorretta Glenz Aug. 25, 1962. They resided in Cadott, for over three decades.

Butch retired from road construction, and in 1995, they moved to a cabin on a lake near Cameron. There, he enjoyed a variety of outdoor activities like bird-watching, fishing and pontoon rides.

He also was a devoted fan of Wisconsin sports teams, especially the Milwaukee Brewers. Butch loved playing dominos and creating needlepoint works of art. He had a keen sense of humor and was a known prankster.

Butch moved to an apartment in Barron, in 2018, where he made more good friends. His last few months were spent in River Falls, where he could be close to his son.

He is survived by his son – Douglas D. Greene Jr. and his wife, April Huppert-Greene; sons-in-law – Kenneth Gayle and Michael Freund; grandchildren – Douglas and Joshua Greene, Leah, Paige and Zane Gayle, and Patrick and Michael (Brandy) Freund; stepgrandchildren – Chelsea Richter, Robert (Brit Ann) Stolp, Christopher (Hillary) Stolp and William Stolp; great-grandchildren – Gabriel and Stella Freund; stepgreat-grandchildren – Raelyn, Harvin and Caleb Richter, Milli and Averi Stolp; friend – Patricia Kennedy; his brother – Jack Greene; sisters – Marlis Bahling, Donna (Tom) Haas and Nancy (Willie) Luedtke; brotherin- law – Dick Rasmussen; sisters-in-law – Bernice, Shirley and Nancy Greene, Dorothy (Norm) Luedtke, Esther and Judy Glenz, and Erma Bryan; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife – Lorretta, in 2006; daughters –Jacqueline Gayle, in 2006, and Jeanne Freund, in 2018; stepfather – Harold Jacobson; brothers – Lee, Glenn, Wayne and Gary Greene; sisters – Doris Christorf and Ann Hakes; brothers-in-law – Don Christorf, Virgil Hakes, Elmer, Andy, Everett and Fred Glenz, and John Boyea; and sisters-in-law – Roseanne and Karen Greene, Dorothy Glenz, Winifred Boyea and Lorraine Rasmussen.

Recently, a paper was found in which he wanted noted how deeply he loved his family, which they surely knew by his words and actions.

According to his wishes, a private burial service was held.

Leiser Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cadott, assisted the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.leiserfuneralhome. com.