In Memory

Robert Rogene Greenwalt - Class Of 1941

Robert Rogene Greenwalt

Robert Rogene Greenwalt, 91, dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2015.  A private family memorial service for Robert held during the Christmas Holidays.

Bob was known for his integrity, sense of humor and love of family.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jeanne; his children Gayle Greenwalt McCormick and Robert L Greenwalt and wife, Louise, of Albuquerque, Richard Todd Greenwalt and wife, Kari, of Houston, Texas, and Nicholas P. Greenwalt; and wife, Jo Nelle, of Mesa, Az.; grandchildren, Megan McCormick, Adam McCormick, Kyle McCormick, Sarah Jeanne Greenwalt, Robert Toby Greenwalt, John Robert Greenwalt, and Miranda Jeanne Greenwalt. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.

Bob was born in Illinois and joined the Navy, where he flew Wildcats off the aircraft carrier Natoma Bay during WW II. He attained the rank of Lt. JG. Bob entered the work force on his return from active duty, gaining experience in sales, marketing, finance and accounting. He became a senior executive of White Consolidated Industries, subsequently White-Westinghouse, and put his talents to work resuscitating newly acquired subsidiaries. Eventually, Bob left White and ended his career as the President and CEO of Bath Industries/Congoleum, another Fortune 500 company.

Published in Albuquerque Journal (NM) - Sunday, September 13, 2015