Marlin Greiner 1945-2012
                                               

Marlin Greiner (Pee-Wee) died unexpectedly at Regions Hospital on March 19, 2012. He was 66.
He was born in Morris, Minn., on July 9, 1945 to Carl and Francis Greiner.

After graduating from St. Croix Falls High School in 1964 he enlisted in the United States Navy with his twin brother. Marlin served two tours in Vietnam on the USS DeHaven DD-727 as a radioman. His service earned him the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.

Returning from overseas, he lived in Dresser where he met Carol Barton. The two wed on Oct. 17, 1970, and settled on Big Lake near Osceola. They had two daughters, Corrine and Cara. Marlin was employed by Andersen Windows until his retirement.

Marlin enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hunting, spending time at the cabin, and at the lake.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Jim Gobernatz.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol; daughters Corrine Greiner, Cara Sybrant; granddaughter, Katelyn Greiner (Matt); grandsons, Carl and Kobe Sybrant; sisters, Sharon (Jerry) Bahr, Barbara Gobernatz; twin brother, Merlin (Dianne) Greiner; and other relatives and friends.

A Memorial Gathering was held March 23, 2012 at the West Immanual Lutheran Fellowship Hall. Prayers were said by Rev. Rex Brandt and Military Honors by the St. Croix Falls American Legion.