Buddy Dale Green

Buddy Dale Green age 85 of Hastings, passed away on Sunday November 8, 2009 at Hastings Tendercare. He was born April 30, 1924 in Evart, Michigan, the son of Edward and Bertha (Vance) Green . He moved to Hastings from Evart and attended Hastings High School. Buddy served in the United States Navy from 1941 until his honorable discharge in 1945. He worked for Consumers Power Co. and then retired from EW Bliss Company in 1982. Buddy was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge, the Masonic Lodge and was a life member of the VFW post 8260 in Nashville. He was married to Retha Savacool on September 18, 1944 and she preceded him in death November 13, 2008. They enjoyed many winters in St. Cloud Florida. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. Buddy is survived by his son Robert (Vicki) Green of Hastings, 2 grandchildren Natasha (Tom) Simmons and Heather Foote, 2 great grandchildren Austin and Alana. He was preceded in death by his wife Retha, parents and brothers Karl Rosencrants and Bob Rosencrants. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 6-8pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held Wednesday November 11, 2009 at 11:00am at Hastings Grace Lutheran Church. Pastor Michael Kemper officiating, burial will be at Fuller Cemetery with full military honors. Memorials can be made to Barry Community Hospice or Charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).