Robert Grene

Robert Bruce Grene, M.D., ophthalmic surgeon, entrepreneur, athlete, a force behind the Wichita Eye Foundation and Eye Bank, enthusiastic supporter of Wichita, the namesake for the eponymous Grene Vision Group, husband, father, and friend died on Monday, Oct 3, 2022 at his home in Andover, Kansas after a long and determined battle with Parkinson's disease. Dr. Grene was 68.

A private reception has been held.

Dr. Grene was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Robert and Lois Grene, and sister, Courtney Grene. He is survived by his loving wife Mary Grene and his two remarkable daughters, Hanna Grene (Nicolas Koury) of San Diego, CA and Lucca Grene of Lawrence, KS, and his brother Van Douglas Grene of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by generations of patients to whom he brought the gift of sight.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: KU School of Medicine c/o KU Endowment Memorials, P.O. Box 928, Lawrence, KS 66044 (online at: kuendowment.org/memorials) or to Mass Eye and Ear (giving.masseyeandear.org).

View expanded obituary and share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group @ Cozine Life Event Center.