Fred Greve, Jr. died peacefully at home on October 5, 2015, after a long illness. He was born July 26, 1926, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Veva (Jackson) and Fred Greve, Sr.
After graduating from Montgomery Bell Academy in Nashville in 1944, Fred enlisted in the United States Navy. After discharge from the Navy in 1946, Fred enrolled in Vanderbilt University, joined Kappa Sigma fraternity. He graduated in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts. While at Vanderbilt, he met his wife, Nancy. They married on June 20, 1952. Shortly after, Fred and Nancy moved to Indianapolis where Fred worked for IBM until his retirement in 1988. After retirement, volunteer work became an important part of Fred’s life. Fred volunteered at the Indianapolis Zoo, the Indiana State Museum, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Conner Prairie, and The Indianapolis Children’s Museum. He also delivered Meals on Wheels with Nancy for 30 years. Fred was a long-time active member of Epworth United Methodist Church.
Fred is survived by his wife of 63 years, Nancy (Teasley) Greve; daughter, Lucy (Bill) Manifold; two grandchildren, Bryan (Stacey) and Laura (Scott). He is also survived by loving sisters and brothers-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by a son, Fred Greve, III, and daughter-in-law, Vicki Greve. The family extends deepest thanks to longtime caregiver, Betty Burton, and St. Vincent Hospice.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, from 1-3 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Indiana Funeral Care. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Epworth United Methodist Church, 6450 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220 or St. Vincent Hospice, 8450 N. Payne Rd., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Fred never met a stranger. His warmth and wit will be deeply missed. “There is a land of the living and a land of the dead and the bridge is love, the only survival, the only meaning.”-Thornton Wilder
Janet Mitchell says
Dear Nancy and Lucy,
I have had you in my thoughts and prayers for the past several months. I hope that all of you are at peace. Now Fred is entertaining the folks in heaven with his dry wit and great sense of humor.
Love to you and the family.
Janet and Dan Mitchell
Marc Free says
I worked with Fred in the very early 1970s. Everyone enjoyed being around Fred due to his sense of humor and elegance.
I haven’t seen Fred for 45 years, but I think of him often and won’t forget him.
I once drove by his house and he was mowing the grass. Always looking his best, I swear he was wearing a suit without the coat.
A great man.
Sam LeStourgeon says
I just found out today that Fred has passed. I’m sorry to hear that but remembering Fred brought a smile to my face. I worked with Fred at IBM in the 80s and he always had a smile and a quip. We should all be like Fred and enjoy each day & make others smile. Rest in peace Fred & thanks for being my friend.