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Eugene Gesch Obituary
Eugene K. "Gene" Gesch, 90, of Sheboygan, died Monday, May 26, 2014 at Sheboygan Senior Community.
Gene was born August 27, 1923 on his parent's farm near Haven in the Town of Mosel. He was the second son of Arno and Laura (Pieper) Gesch. He attended Haven State Grade School. He also attended Sheboygan Central High School. Gene served his country during World War II in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in the South Pacific.
On March 1, 1944 Gene and Helen Margaret Gerk were united in marriage. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
After his honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, Gene operated a service station in Haven. From 1950 to 1965 he and his brother, Arnie, operated the Shell Service Station on 8th and Michigan in Sheboygan. For the next 23 years, Gene was employed at Snap-On Tools Corporation. His work transferred him to Saginaw, MI, Birmingham, AL and Nashville, TN. Gene retired in 1987 and remained in Tennessee until 2008 when he and Helen moved back to Sheboygan.
In his retirement, Gene enjoyed doing volunteer work and spent many hours on golf courses in Florida, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Gene and Helen would spend time in Florida during the winter and travel to Sheboygan in the summer. Gene enjoyed life; especially with Helen, his friend, companion and loving wife.
In addition to his wife, Helen, he is survived by his son, William Gesch of Lilburn, GA; and two daughters, Marjorie (Jack) Sisk of Modesto, CA and Julia (Brad) Anderson of Murfreesboro, TN; four grandchildren, Brighan (Ryan) Marsh of Athens, GA, Benjamin (Jessica) Gesch of Atlanta, GA, and Krista and Blake Anderson of Murfreesboro, TN; and by his brother, Arnie Gesch of Sheboygan.
A memorial service will be held Friday, May 30, 2014 at 2:00 pm at St. Mark Lutheran Church. Rev. Brett Matz, Pastor, will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Gene's name for St. Mark Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice.
To sign the guestbook or light a candle, visit: www.ballhornchapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Vivian Gerk
June 17, 2014
Aunt Helen, Margie, Bill, and Julia,
I am so sorry about Uncle Eugene's passing. He and Aunt Helen would often visit Rupp's Downtown with Uncle Donnie and Aunt Gloria. We enjoyed chatting with them there after all these years.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Viv Gerk and Gareth Penhallurick
May 29, 2014
Helen, Margie, Julie, & Bill: May you comfort each other during this time of need. Eugene was an uncle I respected and admired. I know you all will miss him very much. Sending warmth your way from San Diego. Love, Robellie Gerk
Kerry Dunn
May 29, 2014
RIP Gene from the Love family in Nashville..I know that Dad and Fritz were smiling when they saw you come through the pearly gates of Heaven. Remembering all the good times you shared with my parents and your buddies from OSLC.Love to Helen and your family during this time. Kerry Love Dunn..
John & Ronnie Gammons
May 29, 2014
Gene enjoyed life and all that knew him and Helen enjoyed them. Gene always had a smile and a little joke to tell when we got together at church, the golf course or through email. We here in Nashville and OSLC will miss him very much.
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
May 28, 2014
God Bless/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today."Hold on to heaven's gates for the rest of us Leathernecks".Thank YOU for your service in the South Pacific,Gene...And Semper Fi.
Ginny Jesinski
May 28, 2014
My deepest sympathy to the Gesch family in the loss of their father and husband. Hugs to you Margie!!
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