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Donald Greif Obituary

Greif, Donald J. 67, beloved husband of Charlene (nee Ripke), loving father of Michael (Kristen) and Michelle (Brian) Goetz, cherished "Papa" of Lauren Greif and Kaitlyn and Courtney Goetz, devoted son of Ethel Schaeffer and the late Fred Greif, loving son-in-law of Marie and the late Eugene Ripke, best "Brother" of Charles Ripke. Memorial service to be held Thursday, 6 p.m., at St. John's Lutheran Church, 4939 W. Montrose, Chicago, IL 60641, with a gathering of family and friends immediately following from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Misericordia, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago,IL 60660. Arrangements entrusted to: The Cremation Society Of Illinois, 773-774-3333.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2004.

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December 16, 2004

You will always be my hero, my inspiration & the person I admire the most. You had so many wonderful qualities (to many to list) that touched so many people. If I can become & raise my girls to be half of a person that you were, I will know I did my job as a parent. I will cherish all of our memories in my heart, & share them with my girls. They will know what a loving, kind, unselfish man their "papa" was. Even though you are in a better place I will forever be "Daddy's Little Girl".

Brian Lutzow

December 16, 2004

My prayers and thoughts to the Greif Family. Don, will be truly missed, and I am a better person to have known him. I will miss him at our annual golf outing.

Audrey O'Callaghan

December 16, 2004

Dear Char,

You and your family have been through so much. Please know that the thoughts and prayers of the entire O'Callaghan family are with you in your time of sorrow. I love you my dear, sweet friend.

Audrey

Ray West

December 16, 2004

Dear Charlene, We are sorry to hear of Donald passing.We are sorry we could not attend memorial service. In case you do not recognize my name, I am Lois Peterson's son from across the alley. Ray

DINO & HEDI KARRE

December 16, 2004

OUR DEEPEST REGRETS AND SYMPATHY TO THE GREIF FAMILY. I HAVE KNOWN DON FOR DECADES DUE TO MY BEST BUD IN HIGH SCHOOL, CHARLEY, HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW. EVEN THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW HIM CLOSELY, DON WAS ALWAYS KIND, FRIENDLY AND A GENTLEMAN. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY DURNING THIS SAD TIME.

Art Lutzow

December 16, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Greif family.Don was a true Gentleman.I will remember the good times bowling and golfing with him. Our annual golf outing will never be the same.You will truely be missed. Rest in peace.

December 15, 2004

You've touched so many lives in so many ways but nothing compares to how you touched mine. You are patient, you are kind. You are the quiet leader. Most of all you are my motivator. And you will forever be my golf partner. When they call my name on May 7th I know you'll be right there with me! Thanks Dad - I miss you and LOVE YOU more than words can say!

Marty Wucka

December 15, 2004

My deepest sympathy to the Greif family.Don will be missed by many of us in the Wrigley Receiving dept.He was a very kind man!

Darcy and Alan Gans

December 15, 2004

Dear Char and Family,

We were deeply saddened to learn of Don's death. He was a wonderful co-worker and friend, and we all have many fond memories of days together at American National Can Corporation. May your lives be filled with many wonderful memories.



Darcy and Al Gans

Charles {Butch} Ripke

December 15, 2004

You were what I had hoped/ still hope to be. A true gentleman, always respectful, always kind and attentive and always gracious. You made people feel worthy and important. You made people feel loved. I will miss you dearly. You were married to my sister, but you were more like a 'brother' to me. I will always love you, BROTHER. Rest in Peace.

Ben Ho

December 15, 2004

Don was a complete gentleman, an outstanding friend, a person of high integrity and good role model. I will miss him dearly especially in the golf course. He has touched my heart and my family and he shall be remembered for the rest of my life.

Alesia Caceres

December 15, 2004

Mike:

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. My prayers are with you. God bless.

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