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1936
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2022
Richard Greenberg Obituary
Richard ("Richie") Greenberg, 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 19, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Born August 3, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, Richie lived a full and accomplished life making his primary residence in Chicago. As an entrepreneur, Partner in Wexner-Greenberg Associates, and Owner of Mid-North Realty, Inc., he pursued his interests in real-estate development, management, and design, Native American Indian History, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Lyric Opera, downhill skiing, and champion quarter horse riding and breeding. He was also a proponent of equine therapy programs for children with special needs.
Richie was renown as the five-time consecutive "World Reining Champion" (National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Amateur/Non-Pro Division), 1975-1979. In 1993, his beloved horse "Hollywood Jac 86", became NRHA's most winning sire and was inducted into the NRHA Hall of Fame. Later in 2000, Richie, Past President of the NRHA, was inducted into the Hall of Fame. "Hollywood Jac 86" was described as a "champion" possessing "talent, heart, and grace", descriptors also befitting Richie.
Richie was preceded in death by sister Pat (Greenberg) Gordon, niece Susan Greenberg and brother Aubrey Greenberg.
Richie is survived by loving family; sister-in-law, Judy Greenberg, nieces and nephews, Jason (Jenny) Conviser, Laurie (Bill) Laden, Sam (Janet) Conviser, Jessica (Eric) Bruozis, Georgia (Robert Goldsmith) Greenberg, grandnieces/nephews; Becca Conviser, Sarah Conviser, Nathan Conviser, Zachary Conviser, Emily Bruozis, Isabel Bruozis, Justin (Christy) Goldsmith, Noah Goldsmith, Josh Goldsmith, Aria Greenberg Goldsmith, and dear friends; Judy Friedman, Mickey Brown and Roy and Lynne Howard.
Richie, an inspiration, "a cowboy, an artist and a damn good friend", will be deeply missed.
Memorial donations may be gifted to: "Equestrian Connection", Equine Assisted Therapy, Not-for-Profit, 501(c)(3). equestrianconnection.org/donate.
Memorial Service: Sunday, December 18, 2022, 11:00am, Congregation Sukkat Shalom, 1001 Central Avenue, Wilmette, IL. 60091.
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Joyce Rizzo
December 14, 2022
Richard was such a wonderful man. I worked for him for almost 30 years, and never knew a more generous person. He always had kind words to say, always happy, always smiling. You will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the family and all who knew what a wonderful man he was.
Doug Imber
December 4, 2022
My deepest condolences to Richie's friends and family.
Cameron
November 30, 2022
Richard was such a nice man. He always had a million dollar smile on his face. I grew up near his farm in Libertyville, which helped me foster a love and tremendous respect for horses. He will always be remembered by me as a kind and very interesting man. Rest in peace.
Nicole Flynn
November 29, 2022
One of the most influential people in my life. So many memories. I will miss you.
Nicole Flynn
November 29, 2022
Don
November 28, 2022
Wishing the family peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
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