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Ernst Greenwell Obituary
Ernie was born March 17, 1923 in Preston, KS the son of Walter and Alice (Reynolds) Greenwell.
He was a 1940 graduate of Lawrence High School.
Ernie served his country in the United States Army Air Corp during WWII.
He was a member of the VFW, and attended the Church of the Nazarene in Winfield, KS. Ernie loved his family, and enjoyed farming, gardening, traveling and ice cream.
He retired in 1988 after 34 years of service as a postal clerk for the U.S. Post Office in Winfield, KS.
He married Robinette "Robbie" DeFore on July 12, 1942 in Dexter, KS. She preceded him in death March 17, 2007.
Survivors include his daughter, Linda Robinson and husband, Scott, Lawrence; two sons, Michael Greenwell (Charleen), Derby, KS, Dr. Steven Greenwell (Hiangwoo), Highland, NY; six grandchildren, Kim Swartz (Mike), Mark Greenwell, Michael Todd Greenwell (Christie), Bret Robinson, Erin Robinson, Saige Greenwell; and six great grandchildren, Levi Swartz, Mercedes Swartz, Ocean Swartz, Journey Swartz, Lane Greenwell, Payten Greenwell; and one sister, Phyllis Thompson, Lee's Summit, MO. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald E. Greenwell; a daughter, Carol Finley; four brothers, Richard Greenwell, Wiley Greenwell, Roy Greenwell, Robert Greenwell; and two sisters, Edna Wright and Elsie Mae Mitchell.
The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to the staff at Bridge Haven and to the staff at Lawrence Memorial Hospital for their kind and competent care of Ernie.
Memorials may be made in his name to Lawrence Memorial Hospital Endowment Association and may be sent in care of the Warren-McElwain Mortuary.
Online condolences may be posted at warrenmcelwain.com.
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Jerry / Donna Greenwell
January 20, 2017
There are no words that I can say that will make it better, the sorrow that I feel can not be expressed in words only feelings.
May God be with you at this time. Now he will be back with the woman he loved.
January 20, 2017
Linda, I will remember your Dad as the founder of the "Men's Lounge" as Bridgehaven during the time my Mom was there. Prayers for your family through this time of mourning.
Debbie Walker
January 19, 2017
It is with a sad heart that I hear of Ernie's passing. I have so many fond memories of my time with Ernie at Pioneer Ridge. He always had a kind or funny word for me, such as when I wore boots - he would ask me, "Where is your horse, little girl?". I loved his sense of humor! I treasure my time with him, and my love goes out to you, Linda, and the family.
January 19, 2017
Sending our sincere condolences . Thoughts & prayers for Family & friends. Chuck & Judy Hartman. Uncle Bob's niece. The man above has received another angel.
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