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Ronald "Tool Man" Greiner Obituary
Official Obituary of

Ronald "Tool Man" Greiner

February 21, 1941 - April 19, 2024

Ronald "Tool Man" Greiner Obituary

Ron “Tool Man” Greiner 83, of Patton, passed away peacefully April 19, 2024. He was born February 21, 1941, in Altoona, son of the late George and Dorothy (Holtz) Greiner. Preceded in death by brother, Richard, and sisters, Constance Greiner, and Rita Hilyer. Survived by wife of 54 years, the former Puri Lopez, whom he married May 3, 1969, in Patton, sons; George (Steph Strittmatter) Greiner of Patton and Robin Greiner of Patton. 2 grandsons; Jacob and Ryan, brother, Jerry (Barb Storm) Patton.  Ron served as a SSgt. in the US Air Force during of the Vietnam Era War. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons, farming, killing weeds, hunting, fishing, and his favorite time of the year was harvest- time. He was a second-generation farmer, and a self-employed tool salesman. Member of the SOI, Patton Sportsmen, and St. Augustine Catholic Church, where a funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM Tuesday, Rev. Robert Reese, Celebrant. Committal will be at St. Augustine Cemetery. Friends will be received from 3 until 7 PM Monday at the Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, PA 16613. www.gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com

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Ron “Tool Man” Greiner 83, of Patton, passed away peacefully April 19, 2024. He was born February 21, 1941, in Altoona, son of the late George and Dorothy (Holtz) Greiner. Preceded in death by brother, Richard, and sisters, Constance Greiner, and Rita Hilyer. Survived by wife of 54 years, the former Puri Lopez, whom he married May 3, 1969

Events

Visitation

Monday, April 22, 2024

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Gibbons Funeral Homes

1688 Liberty St Ashville, PA 16613

Funeral Mass

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

11:00 am

St. Augustine Catholic Church

803 St. Augustine Road Dysart, PA 16636