Michael William Greaney

Michael William Greaney

January 29, 1957 - April 27, 2024

Obituary

CROSS PLAINS - Michael W. Greaney, 67, of Cross Plains, Wis., passed away on April 27, 2024, after an acute illness.


Michael was born on Jan. 29, 1957, to William Greaney and Mary Anne Greaney in Dayton, Ohio. He graduated from Middleton High School in 1975 and went on to study machining at Madison Area Technical College. After graduation, Michael landed his first job as a tool and die maker for Plastic Ingenuity, kicking off a 47-year career with the company.  Michael's favorite activity was refereeing high school football.  The pinnacle of his achievement in this area was officiating a state competition.  


In 1980, Michael met Sheila, and they wed in 1982, going on to have two children, Kyle and Meghan.


After retiring in 2023, Mike spent much of his time walking, hunting, spending time with his friends and family, and participating in Lion's Club and SAL activities.  


Mike was preceded in death by his parents, William Greaney and Mary Anne Greaney. He is survived by his loving wife, Sheila Greaney; children, Kyle and Meghan; brother, Robert Greaney; and sister, Betsy Norman.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2947 Thinnes St., Cross Plains, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, 2024. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Thursday.


Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Cross Plains

Funeral & Cremation Care

2421 Church St.

(608) 798-3141



Events

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Visitation
Thu May 9, 2024 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church • 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Mass of Christian Burial
Thu May 9, 2024 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church • 2947 Thinnes St, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Brenda Leeper
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Condolences to all Mike’s families. He was a good man very funny cousin. Prayers & Love ❤️ Don & Brenda Leeper
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Football Crew and wives
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Gone too soon. Your family is in our prayers.
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Brad & Debby Niebuhr
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I got to know Mike through the Legion family. He was a special guy, very helpful. We will miss him. Wishing his family the best in these difficult times.
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Gil Niesen
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Had the honor to play Cross Plains home talent baseball with Mike for about 10 years...he was a confident and fierce competitor. The opposing teams did not care much for Mike but I appreciated him in our lineup. A championship was won in 1977 with him a major contributor. Rest in peace Mike. Gil Niesen
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Mark Niesen
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I was the bat boy for the Cross Plains Home Talent baseball team, Mike was like Pete Rose in many ways. He worked hard, practice was fun to him and he played all out every game. Mike was a guy the other teams loved to hate, his passion and determination was always at top level, I would always wait to go fill the water jugs because when he came to bat he would make contact every time and hit some really long bombs. Rest in peace Razzle
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Phil Fieber
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Our condolences to the family. I remember playing Home Talent baseball for Cross Plains and how hard Mike played! Won the league in 1977. Great memories of Mike!

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