Eugene R. Firmine

Eugene R. Firmine

Naples, FL

Eugene R. Firmine, of Naples, Florida, passed away on November 27, 2016 at the age of 98. Gene was a resident of Duluth and St. Paul, Minnesota before moving to Naples. He attended the University of Minnesota where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.

Gene served in the United States Army during World War II in the South Pacific theater from 1943-1945. He managed the Firmine Insurance Agency, Duluth, until 1962 at which time it was acquired by Marsh-McLennan. He then served as Senior Vice-President of the Minneapolis and St. Paul firms until his retirement in 1984.

Gene is survived by his 3 children: Rick Firmine, Jr. (Barb) of Littleton, Colorado, Nancy Strohm (Phil) of Nestor Falls, Ontario; and Sara Pilkington (Gordy) of St. Louis, Missouri; 7 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. His wife, Georgie, preceded him in death.

Gene was very active in the worlds of sports and education. He served as Board Chairman and a trustee of the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth and Vice-President of the Evans Scholarships Program for the Western Golf Association. He also served as a director of the Minnesota Golf Association and as a trustee of the State of Minnesota Community Colleges. Gene was also an Eagle Boy Scout. He also served 2 terms as President of Northland Country Club in Duluth, Minnesota.

In Naples, Gene was an active member of St. William Catholic Church, the Conservancy of Naples, and the Naples Botanical Garden.

A memorial service will be held in Duluth at a later date. Memorials may be made to the charity of choice. For online condolences, please visit fullernaples.com.