Ferris State University is sad to announce the passing of Lon Green, a longtime College
of Arts, Sciences and Education professor.
Green, a Ferris employee since 1985, died in an accident on Sunday, Sept. 13.
In 30 years, Green served as an administrator, program coordinator and faculty member
in the Humanities department. He taught numerous Communication classes, and his professional
interests included: conflict resolution, leadership and relationships communication.
Green earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, a master’s degree
from Utah State University and his Ph.D. from Kent State University, in Ohio.
Visitation will be hosted at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids in Thursday, Sept.
17 from 6 to 8 p.m. Mohnke Funeral Home is located at 128 S. Warren Avenue in Big
Rapids. The funeral will be held on Friday, Sept. 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints in Big Rapids. The church is located at 1325 Woodward Avenue.
Lon Green's obituary
Student and employee counseling services are available. Employees should contact Holly
Williams, in Human Resources, at (231) 591-3874 while students can contact Renee Vander
Myde, in the Counseling Center, at (231) 591-5968.
