Norman Greene

Norman Clinton Greene was born in rural Beverly, Kansas, on Oct. 6, 1930, to Niles and Mary Chilcott Greene. He died on July 9, 2024. at the age of 93. 

Norman wed Mary Ann Jarvis on Oct. 28, 1951. She preceded him in death on Oct. 19, 2000, nine days before their 49th wedding anniversary. Together they had four children, Steven, Shirley, Susan and Scott. Norm was united in marriage to Doris Winkel Slate on Dec. 16, 2002, and their encore love story brought much joy, love and light to their blended family. Doris died Jan. 3, 2023, leaving Norman broken hearted for the second time in his life. 

In the spring of 1934, Norman moved to Jewell County with his parents and sister "Peg" (Marjorie) on a wagon and hay-rack pulled by a team of horses. He graduated from Jewell High School in 1948 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in January of 1951, where he served in San Antonio, Texas, Wichita Falls, Texas, Bushy Park, England, and El Paso, Texas, until he was discharged with an Excellent Character Rating in October 1954.

Norman moved Mary Ann and his first born to the Greene Farmstead at the conclusion of his military career and worked the farming operation alongside his father, Niles. From 1957 until 1967 they welcomed three more children and built a new home. The family continued to manage the Grade A dairy operation, farm the land, and raise cattle. In 2013, Norman and Doris built a new home on the south edge of Jewell where they welcomed friends and family for visits over tea, pies and homemade ice cream and enjoyed each other's company for their last 10 years together.

Norm will be remembered for his ornery nature, homemade ice cream and woodworking skills. He was a proud military veteran, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He found joy in blacksmithing restoring and building horse buggies, for which he won several awards, and taking his grandchildren on trail rides. He was a devoted cattleman, farmer, dairyman and horseman. Throughout his extensive life, Norman was engaged in many civic organizations. He served on the Musser Fund board of directors and USD 279 school board, was involved with the Kansas Livestock Association, lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW, supporter of FFA and 4-H, and a member of Jewell Christian Church. You could often find Norm in the stands at area school events supporting all the children he loved.

Norman's legacy will live on through the Greene Farmstead where the seventh generation of Greenes live, continue to farm and raise cattle. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, wives, Sister Peg, son-in-law Jeffery, brother Jerry, and beloved mule, Kate. 

Norman is survived by his sister-in-law, Phyllis Greene, Emporia, Kansas; four children: Steve (Susan) Greene, Jewell; Shirley (Steve) Upschulte, Kansas City; Susan (Max) Bean, Glen Elder, Kansas; and Scott (Janelle) Greene, Jewell; six grandchildren - Nathan (Amber) Greene, Jewell, Kristy (Travis) Ladd Culp, Kansas City, Missouri, Jacob (Sara) Greene, McFarland, Kansas; Brittany (Matthew) Boyce, Valley Falls, Kansas; Chelsey Greene, Claytonia, Nebraska; and Corbin Greene, Jewell; and six great-grandchildren - Sadie, Kinley, Dakota, Malia, Wade, and Bridger; seven step-children, 12 step-grandchildren, 20 step-great grandchildren, and four step-great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family, friends and coffee pals who will miss him and his ice cream dearly.

Visitation will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, July 12, at Jewell Christian Church with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. His funeral will be held at 2 p.m., at the Jewell Christian Church on Saturday, July 13, followed by a graveside service at Wallace Cemetery, and cookie reception at Jewell Christian Church.

If you wish to memorialize Norman, he was deeply touched by the work of Solomon Valley Hospice, Jewell Christian Church, and Wallace Cemetery. 

For online condolences, please visit kleppingerfuneralhome.com.