Dennis R. Green, 78, was welcomed home by his Heavenly Father on Friday, September 18, 2026. Denny or Den, as he was known to friends and family, was born on March 12, 1948, in Cherryville, MO to the late Glen & Jessie (nee Nichol) Green. Denny grew up and spent majority of his life in the City of St. Louis where he worked, attended many baseball and hockey games, and raised his family.
Earning his bachelor's degree in mathematics from Southeast Missouri State University, he was a proud member of Tau Kappa Epsilon, where he made lifelong friends. During his college years he met the love of his life, Vivian, on a blind date. Denny and Vivian were happily married for 55 years and raised two daughters.
Denny went on to earn his master's plus 30 in mathematics from Webster University. He spent his career working for the St. Louis City Public Schools, most well known for being a math teacher and eventually the head of the math department at Northwest High School. He was a mentor to countless students, who throughout their college and professional careers, would call and thank "Mr. Green" for being a wonderful and impactful teacher. Later in his career, he transitioned into administration first at Northwest High School and eventually at Central Visual Performing Arts High School until retirement.
As an avid lover of sports, if a game was televised or in town, Denny was watching it. Not only watching but loudly telling the players, coaches and officials his thoughts, typically in very colorful words. He was also a trivia buff, loved crossword puzzles, sudoku, and reading Stephen King novels. Additionally, Denny was known for giving everyone a nickname and telling jokes. You knew you were loved when he had a nickname for you.
In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brothers, Kim Green and Kevin Green and his grandson, Nathan Blecha.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Vivian (nee LaBorde) Green; his loving daughters, Shelley (Steve) Blecha and Terri (Steve) Schnyder; and his dear grandchildren, Clayton Blecha and Riley Blecha, along with countless nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
SERVICES: The family will greet friends and neighbors from 3pm until time of service at 6pm on Monday, October 5, 2026 at Heiligtag-Lang-Fendler Funeral Home 1081 Jeffco Blvd., Arnold, MO 63010.
Memorial contributions in Dennis' honor are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association.
