Lambert "Bud" Greene

Lambert “ Bud “ Greene, age 95, of Chisago City passed away Friday, October 10, 2013 with his family by his side at the Parmly Residence in Chisago City. He was born July 4, 1918 to parents Ben and Veronica Theis Greene.

He is preceded in death by wife Lucille Rivard Greene; daughter Susan Munson and brothers Joe and Verner Greene. He is survived by children Diane Greene of Little Canada, MN; Linda Johnson of St. Paul, MN; Patricia (Lynn) Roush of St. Bonifacius, MN; and James (Nancy) Greene of Chisago City, MN; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers Donald Greene, Gene Greene and Ted Greene.

Bud worked in the telephone industry serving the local communities for 46 years, starting as a lineman and switch board operator, and retiring as district manager with GTE. He was a member of the Chisago City Fire Dept for 35 years and Chief for 12 years. Other civic interests included being a member of the Lions Club, and Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and snowmobiling with family and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 9 at Grandstand Funeral Home in Lindsrom. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 10 with visitation one hour before mass, at St. Bridget of Sweden Catholic Church in Lindstrom, MN. Interment at St. Francis Cemetery in Franconia Township, MN. Condolences may be left online at www.grandstrandfh.com