In Memoriam: Prof. Bill Greer

The KSC community is sad to learn that Dr. William Benson “Bill” Greer, emeriti professor for industrial technology and safety, passed away in early August. Dr. Greer, originally from Lewiston, Maine, retired from his teaching position at Keene State College in 1994 after 30 years of service. He and his wife, Rosita, moved to Anna Maria Island in Florida’s Gulf Coast in 2002 and purchased an aging resort called the Island Plantation. After years of planning, the Greers demolished the resort and replaced built 12 luxury condominiums in its place. Just as the project neared completion, Dr. Greer was stricken with cancer. He survived the first operation and treatments and was cancer free until May 2011.

Bill Rymes, KSC’s plumbing and heating supervisor, had served as Dr. Greer’s lab assistant and remembers him for his easy-going nature and his keen intellect. All will remember him for his dedication to his family and his excitement for teaching and technology. The family requests that those wishing to honor Dr. Greer make a donation in his name to the American Cancer Society.