Ned Green
July 22, 1961 — October 9, 2017
Ned Caldwell Green, age 56, died suddenly at home October 9, 2017. Born July 22, 1961 in Wausau, Ned was a life-long resident of Wausau. He graduated from Wausau West High school in 1981, and briefly pursued post-high school education at Northcentral Technical College.
He is survived by a brother: Todd W. Green (Heidi) of Wausau, a sister: Susan B. Carlson (Craig) of Athens, WI, 4 nephews and 5 nieces as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins. His parents, Wallace R. Green and Bette Lou (Ziemer) Green preceded Ned in death.
Ned’s was not an ordinary life. His fervent wish was that it could have been. A birth injury resulted in partial paralysis to his left side. An aunt described him as a beautiful boy who struggled to keep up with other children. However, in his early twenties the most severe and disabling blow was delivered when he became schizophrenic and his decades long struggle with mental illness began. He was never able to achieve any semblance of a normal life.
Ned’s life leaves little to mark his walk on earth. He had strong faith in our Creator as a loving Heavenly Father. He accepted that despite his persistent prayers to be healed, it was not to be, and never blamed God for his afflictions or grew angry with Him for needing to continue to struggle. His legacy may be this: If yours is an ordinary life be ever so thankful for that. A simple life and work are a great blessing. Beyond that, remember that God is not to blame for the bad things that befall us and He is always there to sustain us if we must continue to suffer.
The family wants to express heartfelt gratitude for the assistance North Central Health Care and the Community Treatment Program gave Ned for many years. You are gems! We are indebted to you.
We also acknowledge the kind and capable assistance provided by Helke Funeral Home and Cremation service.
A memorial service for Ned will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Helke Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. You may sign our family guestbook at helke.com.