Wednesday, March 3, 2021
'Uncle' Gene was a special person to our family. He never forgot my siblings and I at Christmas or on our birthdays, often gifting us with a treasured book and, when I got older, with my first magazine subscription. Whenever he called in at our family home on the lake in Bright's Grove, Gene was neatly dressed, gracious in character, and he smelled like the spearmint gum he chewed. Though I moved away from the area to go to school, I looked forward to connecting with 'Uncle' Gene on visits home, either for coffee at my parents' home or on a telephone call. Gene's courtesy, kindness, generosity, intelligence, and especially his loyal and longstanding friendship to my parents will always be remembered by our family. He was loved by all who knew him, and he loved to talk with pride of his own family. My heartfelt sympathies to all of you in Gene's family.
