Karl Robert Green

Karl Robert Green

Cedar Rapids

Karl Robert Green, 67, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away surrounding by family and friends on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Family and friends will gather for a visitation from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. The service at the funeral home and inurnment at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery will be private for the family.

Survivors include his brothers, Kent Green of San Francisco, Calif., and Kraig Green of Iowa City; nephews, Dan Green and Brady Green; nieces, Claire Green and Julia Green; and former sister-in-law, Lorrie Kasal.

Karl was born on Sept. 14, 1954, in Cedar Rapids, the son of William and Marie (Porter) Green. He graduated from LaSalle High School in 1972 and Mount Mercy College in 1976 with a degree in history. Karl’s younger years were spent doing all of the many boy things with his brothers. They have lots of memories of being outside, especially boating, skiing, and fishing. Karl stayed active and healthy throughout his life.

He cherished living a simple life filled with kindness and humility. He focused his energy on taking care of others before himself and bringing joy to those around him. Karl was a gifted creative writer penning poems, novels, and jokes. He loved telling jokes! His thoughtful life insights were featured in a “My Turn” Newsweek essay in 2007.

Karl enjoyed his yearly bell ringing for the Salvation Army, and volunteering at the Washington High School Library and the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Karl’s kind and gentle ways will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie; and his uncle, Bob Green.

Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army.

Please share your support and memories with Karl’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.