Ralph L. Greene, age 94, of Elkhart and formerly of Nappanee, died Oct. 7, 2015, at Hubbard Hill Estates, where he has resided since January 2, 2007.

Ralph was born July 29, 1921, to Harry and Grace (Lamb) Greene in Nappanee.

He graduated from Nappanee High School in 1939. He continued his education at Fort Wayne International Business College, graduating in 1940.

On Dec. 20, 1941, he married Dorothy L. Hoover in Nappanee.

Ralph entered the US Army in November, 1941, where he served in Africa, Corsica, and Italy. He was discharged as a Master Sergeant in November, 1945. After his discharge he worked at the State Bank of Nappanee for one year, then became an insurance agent for Equitable Life Insurance Company, retiring on July 29, 2005, after 59 years of service.

Mr. Greene was a member of the Grace Point Presbyterian Church, serving as elder and also clerk of the session for 17 years. He was City Clerk of Nappanee for 14 years, at which time he was appointed Mayor and served in 1962 and 1963. He served on Elkhart County Council for eight years and then was appointed to serve as representative at Elkhart General Hospital. Ralph served on the Board of Zoning Appeals for seven years. He was a Mason for over 50 years and was a 50 year member of Nappanee Noon Kiwanis with perfect attendance.

Mr. Greene is survived by a son: Tom (Claudine) Greene, Western Springs, Ill.; a daughter: Kathy (Frank) Weidner, Nappanee; sister-in-law: Anita (Wendell) Sheets, Nappanee; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren with twin great-grandchildren expected in December.

He was preceded by his wife, Dorothy, March 23, 2010.

Family and friends may call for 1 hour prior to the 3 p.m. funeral service, Monday, Oct. 12 in the Chapel at Hubbard Hill Estates. Rev. Terry Tyler will officiate with Chaplain Tim Henke assisting. Burial will be in Union Center Cemetery.

Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, was in charge of arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be given to Grace Point Presbyterian Church.