Columbus, Ohio
FEKETE Eugene "Gene" Fekete, age 88, of Columbus, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Riverside Methodist Hospital. He was a member of The Ohio State Football 1942 National Championship Team and the Inaugural Cleveland Browns Team, a veteran of the U. S. Army during WWII, a former Assistant Coach at...
Read MoreIt´s hard to believe uncle Gene and my father for that matter have been gone for so long. Where has the time gone? I´m sure we all miss them as well as all their brothers and sisters. Go Buckeyes and Bobcats!
Charles Fekete
April 28, 2022 | Family
I just learned of the passing of Gene. My father, Hal Dean, also a member of the 1942 team passed away in February this year. I had the opportunity to attend several of the team reunions and remember Gene as the organizer and keeper of the gate. My sister also student taught for him when she attended OSU. I feel so lucky to have met your dad and the other great men on that 1942 team. God bless your family.
Ann Creamer, Texas
ann creamer
November 05, 2011 | Midland, TX
Dear Fekete Family,
Gene was the Vice Principal at North the year I graduated in 1967. He was a strict but very fair man, and he was just what our school needed perched on the edge of adulthood. Please accept my condolences.
Carol Barber Bien
June 19, 2011
Mr.Fekete was my principal at Starling Jr. High. I always liked him. He was always fair and could make me smile when I didn't want to. May God be with you and your family during this difficult time.
vicki crooks
May 28, 2011 | Canton, OH
Steve & Gary, Where does the time go? Seems like yesterday we were all young and never thought the inevitable would come. Uncle Gene was always my football idol, and comic relief, always made us laugh. He had one hell of a personality and leaves us with quite a legacy and precious memories. Love You Guys....Take Care BUTCH...Andy EUGENE Weninger
May 16, 2011
please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. never knew him personally but knew of his many accomplishments. the family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Rick Castle
richard castle
May 13, 2011 | Blacklick, OH
Dear Steve, Gary, the Boys and Buckeye/Browns Nation,
Please accept my condolences on the lost of your father, grand father and my uncle. Instead of mourning his loss, let's celebrate his wonderful life, love for his wife, family, friends and country. Uncle Gene was so much like my father John in many ways. Take comfort knowing that they are together again with all of their brothers and sisters. I am so glad my brother and I took those two trips back east to visit with your mom and dad...
Charles Fekete
May 12, 2011 | Castro Valley, CA
Dear Family,
I saw the notice online this morning and had to write. Mr. Fekete was my principal when I graduated from West High in 1964 and I've never forgotten him. I have many fond memories. May you be comforted in this difficult time.
Bonnie Williams Lacy
May 12, 2011 | Grove City, OH
So sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family.
Diane Madden (Dublin, OH).
Diane Madden
May 11, 2011 | Dublin, OH