- Date Of Birth: January 17, 1933
- Date Of Death: September 16, 2011
- State: Illinois
Robert Greene, 78, of Ottawa died early Friday morning, September 16, 2011, at Ottawa Pavilion.
Robert was born on January 17, 1933, in Ottawa, to Robert J. and Katherine (Johnson) Greene. He was Ottawa High School graduate of 1951. Bob joined the circus, four days after graduating from high school, and played the calliope in 25 travelling circuses, in 48 states, during his career. The only time he missed performing in the circus, were the years he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of American Legion Post 33, and the Showmans Club, Gibsonton, Florida.
He is survived by one brother, William (JoAnn) Greene, of Ottawa and 2 nephews, Mark (Mary) Greene and Randy (Angie) Greene, both of Ottawa.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
