Roy G. "Gene" Brasel

1930 - 2014

Brasel Roy G. "Gene" Brasel, age 84, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Gene was born in Carmi, Illinois on January 6, 1930 to the late Percy and Hayley Bryan Brasel. A loving husband, dad, grandfather, and friend, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen O'Connell Brasel; daughters, Laurie Brasel, Betsy Brasel, Julie (David) Brasel Hersh and Christine (Amy Andres) Brasel; grandchildren, Whitney and Alex; nephew, Bill Russell; many other nieces and nephews; and many special friends from Southeast, Ohio. He is also preceded in death by his siblings India Brennecke, Bryan Brasel and Mary Frances Russell and his beloved dog, Bear. An independent oil and gas producer for over 40 years, Gene was the Past President of The Ohio Oil and Gas Association and a member of the Petroleum Club. He was a member of Cheshire Baptist Church. A Memorial Service honoring his life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at SCHOEDINGER WORTHINGTON CHAPEL, 6699 N. High Street, Worthington, Ohio 43085, where his family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to the time of service. Gene's family asks that NO FLOWERS be sent to the service. Please honor his life by sending donations to the Gallia County Animal Shelter, 186 Shawnee Lane, Gallipolis, OH 45631or to the Meigs County Humane Society, 305 N. 2nd Avenue, Middleport, OH 45760 in his memory. Envelopes will also be available at the funeral home during service times. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to send messages of support to his family.