Richard Greenwald

February 24th, 2026

Dick, was a big, larger than life, quintessential Chicago guy….gruff on the outside, but warm and caring to those who got to know him as an acquaintance, or as a good friend. He was devoted to Sue and his family and to those he cared about. And, of course he was a sports nut, who insisted on playing tennis, and improving his game, until he couldn’t. I will miss and I will remember Dick, fondly.

~Peter Edelman
~Florida Tennis Friend, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

January 8th, 2026

I worked with and for Dick and his brother Bob after they bought the JP Casner tax office at 7114 South Cottage Grove in Chicago. They were great guys. Like me, grew up in Hyde Park. Particularly enjoyed our pizza outings to close out every April 15. Also remember playing softball and touch football with Dick and pals on a few Saturday mornings. And loved their thinly disguised mention in the book “Stuck on the Cubs”. I know Bob passed away a number of years ago and am now very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. RIP.

~Bob Charkovsky
~colleague, ASHTON-SANDY SPRIN

December 30th, 2025

I had so much fun with Dick as his tennis pro both on and off the court.
A great sense of humor and a great friend.
He always did the best he could on the court with what he had, despite age and some physical limitations. He never gave up on tennis!
I always felt so good about getting him to execute his shots with a quality that he thought he had lost!
He was a former baseball pitcher and had a great throwing motion. He never lost it. As much as he complained about his serve, he always finished our sessions with a wink saying with a bit of frustration that the only time he ever served well was around me!
I would reach out to him from time to time in the off season, and he hadn’t responded in the last few weeks, so I’m just finding out about his passing as I write this – as a result of a Google search. I’m very sad, but I already find peace in knowing that we both were clear in acknowledging each other as FRIEND.

~Michael Bucar
~Tennis Pro, WEST PALM BEACH

November 7th, 2025

Dear Abby, I just learned of your father’s passing. Please know I am thinking of you and send my heartfelt condolences.

Marlee Millman

~MARLEE MILLMAN
~Friend, Highland Park

November 5th, 2025

I forgot a few things earlier. Edgar and Everett Kovler had seats on the 50 yard line at Wrigley Field when the Bears played there (they did for almost 50 years ending in 1971 when they moved to Soldier Field). But Kovler (Jim Beam fame) had bench seats as well. So one Sunday, Dickie and I sat ON THE TEAM BENCH next to the last player on the Bear’s team. We got up to get errant footballs and threw them back to the Ref. We could have been killed sitting so close to the field…but back in the day (1950’s or early 60’s) no one thought about that. Hard to top that sports memory all you Dickie Greenwald fans.
The other memory I have was also at Wrigley, but this time it was baseball. The Cubbies stunk most of the time back then and we would go to games and could sit almost anywhere. Maybe 5 or 6 thousand fans is all that came to most games. We usually chose to sit down the line behind the Cubs bullpen (on the field in those days) and spend most of the game talking to the relief pitchers. Of course Dickie would often tell them what was wrong with their delivery etc.
The service was excellent. I’m sorry I could not attend. Miss you Dickie.

~steven schwab
~lifelong friend, beverly shores, in

November 5th, 2025

Dick and Sue have been our next door neighbors and friends at Porter Beach for over 35 years. Dick was always so athletic and active. And what a character! Our hearts are with Sue and their children and grandchildren at this time.

Dianne & Darold Vredberg
Porter Beach

~Dianne & Darold Vredberg
~Friend, Porter Beach IN

November 5th, 2025

Hard to remember all the fabulous moments we had together. Getting to Cub games early and sitting in the bleachers shagging baseballs, Playing baseball on the “Green Gorilla’s, sneaking in the back door at Phil Schmidts with Edgar leading the way, being camp counselors at Camp Starlight in the Poconos and going to Grossinger’s on our day off and seeing Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell “teaching” the kids how to play basketball, walking in the door of the Greenwald home and finding loving chaos with Janice in charge, having Dickie ride his bike to Beverly Shores from Porter Beach and sitting on our deck for hours until he was too tired to make the ride back and we piled the bike in the car and I drove him home…I could go on and on-he was a great guy and will be missed.

~Steven Schwab
~lifelong friend, Beverly Shores, IN

November 4th, 2025

Many great memories with Dick and Sue!
Dick was such a great inspiration and passionate about his sports!
Many good times together!
May his memory be a blessing!
Joanne and Burt

~Joanne Shamberg Rhodes
~Friend, Palm desert CA

November 4th, 2025

There are too many memories to count. We just loved our friend and neighbor. He was bigger than life. What a character!!!
He will be missed by us beach bums. All our love to Sue, Andy & family, Abby & family. We know you’ll take care of your momma. ❤️

~Jeri Waechter
~Friend, Porter Beach

November 4th, 2025

Dear Andy. i am very sorry for your loss. You had a wonderful father who brought his big personality into the rooms he entered. May his memory be a blessing.

Howard Simon

~howard a simon
~friemd, Northbrook