Leo Kenneth Greeley, Sr., 89, of Olathe, Kansas passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 24, 2021. He will forever be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to everyone he knew.
”Ken” was born on September 3, 1932 in Kansas City, Missouri to Maurice M. and Marie Catherine (Batliner) Greeley. He attended and graduated from Glennon High School in the East Bottoms, and was known for his outstanding athletic ability. He was offered multiple football scholarships to attend college and adamantly chose University of Missouri - Columbia to remain close to home. After later transferring to the University of Central Missouri Warrensburg for two years, he was drafted by the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team, and played on their farm team until drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Ken was stationed in Germany, and it was here that he acquired his passion for traveling. Upon returning from the war, Ken expanded his sports interest by becoming an excellent tennis, softball and pickleball player. After a chance meeting at work (Tension Envelope), Connie won his heart forever with a homemade meatloaf dinner on their first date. They spent the next 50 years sharing their passion for life through sports, travel, good food, spending time with family, and making new friendships along the way. Ultimately, it was the growth of Ken’s family through his four children that kept his passion for life going. He loved nothing more than to watch his grandchildren grow up and share the same joys of life as he did.
Ken is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Larry Greeley, and Jim Greeley; and one sister Maureen Cooley. He is survived by his loving wife of forty eight years, Connie Sue Greeley; two sons, Leo Kenneth Greeley Jr. (Gretchen), and Robert Kevin Greeley; two daughters, Sheri Lynne Watson (Alan) and Michaela Marie Voss (Alan). Left behind to cherish his memory are his ten grandchildren Ashley Graham (Chase), Dannyelle Greeley, Cody Greeley, Leo Kenneth Greeley III (Celia), Chase Welman, Madeline Besgrove (Cody), Sayge Greeley, Ryan Hodes Greeley, Declan Voss and Emmett Voss, seven great grandchildren McKenzie, Bryer, Brennan, Valient, Valikai, Kennedy and Kolton. Ken is also survived by his two sisters, Mary Catherine Clark and Pat Thomason, along with numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
According to his wishes, Ken will be cremated. Memorial Service is 11:30 a.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at Nativity of Mary Catholic Church 1002 East 36th Terrace Independence, Missouri 64052. Inurnment 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 5th in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens 13901 South Black Bob Road Olathe, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Ken Greeley Memorial to support local charities at fundly.com/ken-greeley-memorial.
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