E. Gene Treneer

Gene was a gentle man, a delightful conversationalist, outgoing and always active--we were so proud to see the article this year about his table tennis tournament. He was such an important part of so many holidays. He will be greatly missed.

Gene was a bright, kind and gentle man who always brought joy to our gatherings. We will remember him with love and wish him godspeed. We send our condolences and love to Darleen, DeDe and Mylor. Linda & Sid

I met Gene in 2004 as he introduced me to the Seattle Table Tennis community. I also had a chance to play with him a few times and to see him compete in the Las Vegas National championships. Gene was a true gentleman, kind and courteous. Thank you Gene, you will be missed.

I played Gene numerous times at table tennis, and it was only in the last few years that I was able to defeat him, despite my forty year advantage in youth. He was always gracious and exceedingly amenable to playing anyone, regardless of their ability. We will dearly miss him at the Green Lake table tennis club.

All who knew Uncle Gene would be right to say that he was a gentleman who had the smarts to marry a wonderful partner in life. He was absolutely the best uncle. In addition to his immediate loved ones, he was very kind, supportive, and attentive to his brothers and sisters, and nieces and nephews. He is greatly missed in our family.

I don't know if you will remember me, Darleen, but I worked for you in the Dept. of Oral Pathology at UW (Oh, so many years ago). I remember Gene as a true gentlemen and always admired the home and family you created together. I'm so sorry for your loss, but in reading about the trips you took in retirement and the life you shared, I'm glad for the happiness that must have meant.

Gene was a very nice gentleman. I met him many times at the table tennis circle. Really enjoy talking and playing table tennis with him. I am also a bit surprised to hear this sad news because I thought he was in good shape. May God bless your soul, Gene. We will miss you!

Eugene Zheng

Only knew him for such a short time and we enjoyed his company during Happy Hour at Viewpointe

I did not know Gene well. He came into our lives when his grandson Jule married our daughter Romy. Our encounters were mostly social for birthdays and holidays. He was, as I recall, an excellent conversationalist and talked easily about a broad range of subjects including sports, current events, family, and travel. An elegant man, I only wish I could have known him better and watched him play table tennis. His passing reminds me of Shakespeare's lines:
"Let not your tears be...