Timothy "Tim" Greenley

Timothy “Tim” Greenley, 65, of Fergus Falls, died Thursday, April 07, 2016 at the MN Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
Tim was born October, 14, 1950 in Fargo, ND, son of Russell and Lila (Osier) Greenley. He grew up on the Greenley family farm near Lisbon, ND. He attended Lisbon High School and left school early to register for the U.S. Army. While serving our country, he was deployed to Vietnam during the war. Upon his return home, Tim studied at North Dakota State College of Science in Wahpeton and worked on the family farm.
Tim married Wanda Louise Dronen on August 3, 1973. They made their home on the Greenley farm and had two children, Jeffrey and Stephanie. They later moved to Beach, ND, and then bought a farm in Dent, MN. Eventually, Tim and Wanda moved to the Fargo/Moorhead area and Tim became an over the road truck driver before retiring due to service related health issues.
Tim enjoyed farming and spent most of his life doing just that. He had a knack with mechanics and helped keep the farm equipment in working condition and also shared his knowledge at Sheyenne River Speedway where he and the family spent many Sunday evenings watching the races and working on racecars, with Jeff by his side. After Tim started driving truck, he and Wanda were able to enjoy many trips throughout the country. Later, Tim would take his grandkids on short trips and was able to spend part of a summer with his grandson, Camron, as his co-pilot across much of the country.
Eventually, Tim’s health challenged him and he suffered from heart attacks and multiple strokes. He was a fighter who wouldn’t give up and worked so hard to get back on his feet each and every time he faced these challenges. His family was always by his side giving him strength and encouragement. A few years ago, Tim’s health started to deteriorate and he needed more care and eventually moved to the Veterans Home in Fergus Falls, MN.
Tim had a love of life and was always on the go. After a more recent stroke, Tim bought himself a motorized scooter that he drove all over the F/M area. Cell phone in basket and safety vest on, friends and family had many laughs over the places they would see Tim on his scooter, sometimes charging his battery, other times chit chatting away with complete strangers. He enjoyed dirt track racing and enjoyed the different local tracks that his family took him to. He had so much love for his family and had so much pride in his grandchildren, never missing an opportunity to spend time with them. He made lasting friendships and touched so many lives in the most unforgettable of ways.
Tim was preceded in death by his parents, wife and foster brother, Francis (Frenchie) Leintz.
He is survived by son, Jeffrey (Misty) of Moorhead, and daughter, Stephanie (Lyon) Hegland, Dilworth; grandchildren, Brooke Sazama, Colton Mastin, Jaclyn and Peyton Smith, Camron, Brieanna, A.J. and Devree Greenley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to VFW, Disabled American Veterans, American Legion or any charitable organization for the betterment of veterans.
Memorial services will be held in Fergus Falls and Lisbon.

Fergus Falls Memorial Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at the MN Veterans Home Chapel with fellowship to follow.
Graveside Service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery, Lisbon, on Thursday April 14 at 1:00 pm with fellowship to follow at The Eagles Club in Lisbon.