Robley “Mean Joe” Green
July 20, 2016
Robley “Mean Joe” Green, 72, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones.
Joe was born on April 15, 1944 to Robley and Christine Green in Wheatland, Wyoming. He moved to Des Moines shortly after graduating from Guernsey High School. He worked at Meredith/RR Donnelly until he retired in 2002. Joe loved the outdoors, bowling, sports and horse racing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Pete; sister, Maryann Barnhart; father-in-law, Phil Beener; and his brother-in-law, Bill Parker.
Joe will be truly missed by his wife of 48 years, Patty; children, Kim and Kevin; sister, Roselea; mother-in-law, Rosella Beener; brothers-in-law, Mike Barnhart, Jim (Marilyn) Beener, Mike (Myra) Beener and Jerry (Pennie) Beener; and sisters-in-law, Margaret Beener and Rosie Parker. His pride and joy were his grandchildren, Jennifer (Andrew), Chris, Heather (Ja’Sean) and Ryan; and great-grandchildren, Dominic, Dilana, Nevaeh and soon to be Trinity. Joe dearly loved all of his nieces and nephews, especially, J.J. (Lisa) Beener and their children, Josh, Jakob and Meghan; all of his bowling family and friends from RR Donnelly.
Visitation will be held Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. with a time of sharing at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25th at the funeral home. Joe will be laid to rest at Elm Grove Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Dr. Richard Deming and staff as well as the staff at Kavanagh on 56th Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Joe.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jim & Shirley
07/24/2016
Patty, Kevin & Kim,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. Joe was one of the very few "good guys." He always had a smile & a great concern for the well being of others. Here's a hug for all of you.
Jennifer
07/23/2016
Oh grandpa, where do I begin? There is and never will be another man alive like yourself in my life. You were not only my grandpa, but my father figure as well. You and grandma helped raise and teach Chris, Heather, Ryan, and I throughout our lives ever since we were born. And you continued through your great grandchildren as well. I know I gave you and grandma a rough time during some years, but you both helped shape me into the women I am today. Without you I would not have my love of the outdoors, traveling, and animals. I'd like to say that I get my worry, care free, and kind hearted ways because of you and I just want to thank you for that! I will miss your quirkiness, your stories and all in all you! I never imagined this day to come so soon in my life although I knew someday it would. I'm glad that I got to be there in your final days to comfort and see you through. You will forever and always be an important staple in my life. I must say that I am a very blessed girl to have been able to call a man like you my grandpa! I love you and will continue to miss you the rest of my life!
Love your first granddaughter,
Jennifer
KEVIN
07/23/2016
DAD IT SURE NOT GOING TO BE THE SAME FOR SURE . WHO GONNA YELL AT ME TO PICK UP MY 7 PIN OR KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN ON YOUR MARK OR SLOW DOWN LOL WATCHING HAWKEYES GAMES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME . GONNA MISS OUR TALKS OUR PHONE CALLS TOO . MAY YOU RIP IN PEACE TILL WE MEET AGAIN. LOVE YOUR SON , KEVIN P.S. NOW BOWL BIG SCORES / AND WIN BIG ON THE HORSES DAD. LOVE YOU !!!!
Ron Billups
07/22/2016
Joe Green was a good person to work with at Meredith Printing.
He was always joking a lot and never got mad at anything.
He will be missed and will always remember him.
Amy Matbeus
07/22/2016
Kevin, Kim, Aunt Patty, Jennifer, Chris, Heather, Ryan, spouses and children. Sincere condolences
Uncle Joe was such a loving man. I remember every time I ever spent with him he was sharing kindness. From Kittens, dogs, kids, He brought Kim and I to the track and we got to walk down around the horses and place bets on the names we liked. We even won a little. His gental spirt was a blessing to our family. God's blessings as you make your way through this difficult time. Much love.