Jerry H. Green Obituary (2007)

Jerry H. Green, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007. Private family services. A public memorial service will be held at the Plaza III, on the Country Club Plaza on Friday, August 17, from 5:00 to 7:00pm. Jerry was born June 10, 1930 to How- ard Jay “Pi” and Selma (Stein) Green. A graduate of Yale University in 1952, he married Elizabeth (Betsy) on July 18, 1981. Jerry served as a Lt. in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1955. Upon the death of his father in 1955, he assumed Presidency of Union Chevrolet from 1955 to 1969. He was President and CEO of Union Securities from 1969 to present; Chairman of Union Bank, Kansas City, MO from 1976 to 2000; Chairman of Budget Rent-A-Car, MO from 1961 to present; Co-Owner of the Playboy Club in Miami, FL from 1961 to 1964; President of Pembroke Bancshares, Kansas City from 1983 to 2000; Chairman of Union Broadcasting, Inc (KCTE-AM, WHB-AM, KZPL-FM and KCXM-FM from 1998 to 2007 when he was forced to retire due to his declining health. Jerry was co-owner with his wife Betsy of Green Leigh Farm, Stillwell, KS, that specializes in competition show jumpers and hunters. He was a member of the Kansas City Club, University Club, Oakwood Country Club, Palm Beach Polo and Country Club and International Polo Club of Palm Beach. An Avid car collector, he owned Ferrari’s, Aston Martins, Porches, Lotus and Lamborghini’s, but considered a Bentley or Rolls Royce too ostentatious for Kansas City. A man of the people, he was equally at home with Royalty (having had the pleasure of meeting HRH Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1984), presidents or the man on the street. Remarkable raconteur, he entertained many a party with his tales of misdeeds and daring, all of which were true. Jerry was truly devoted to his dogs and cats, most of whom were strays. No one loved life more than Jerry Green. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Animal Haven, Pets for Life or Wayside Waifs. Jerry is survived by his wife Betsy, of the home and a son and daughter-in-law: Justin and Emi, of Kansas City, MO.