Neil Robert Greiner, 64, a native of Webster City, Iowa and resident of Fairhope, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013.
He is survived by his mother, Eleanor Greiner of Fairhope; two sons, Robert M. Greiner of Florida and Carey N. Greiner of South Carolina; one daughter, Deanna Bobrorowski; one brother, Dr. Dale Greiner (Leslie) of Massachusetts, one sister, Anne (Mike) Gelsie of Fairhope; one stepson, Beau Cadien; and one stepdaughter, Michelle Rodriguez, both of Virginia; three grandsons; one granddaughter; nieces and nephews, and a special friend, Evie Mohler.
Neil grew up and graduated from high school in Webster City, Iowa. He then earned a BA from Buena Vista College in Iowa.
His career path demonstrated his many talents and abilities. His work included being a middle school coach and teacher, where his basketball team went 22-0, and a manager of restaurants for Wendy’s and KFC as well as Kroger delis.
His last position was a state food inspector for Florida, and he retired from that position.
He had a love of pugs, hunting, fishing, sports and yard sales. He was especially good at restoring and refinishing furniture.
Neil never met a stranger, and once he met a person, he always remembered and used his or her name.
Memorials for Neil can be sent to Family Promise of Baldwin County at P.O. Box 943, Robertsdale, AL 36567.
The family will receive friends at Belforest Christian Church on Monday, April 22, 2013, from 1–2 p.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at 2.
Interment will be at Belforest Community Cemetery.
Arrangements by Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Home, Fairhope.
