Eugene "Gene" Falkenstern

Eugene "Gene" Falkenstern, 87, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on July 21, 2024, he was born in the Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States of America at the age of 12. He graduated from Concordia Junior Senior College as well as Concordia Teachers College, River Forest. Gene was a German language and Religious Education teacher at Concordia Lutheran High School, Fort Wayne from 1961 to 1998. While at CLHS, he helped bring the sport of soccer to local high school athletics. He also helped start and was involved with the German GAPP Student Exchange Program. In retirement, he owned and operated Falk & Sons Construction. Gene was a long time member at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne. Surviving family include his wife of nearly 65 years, Carolyn Falkenstern; children, John (Katherine) Falkenstern, Diane (Dan) Bultemeyer, and Tim (Christa) Falkenstern; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Patterson; in-laws, Marnie Smith and Tom Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his parents, Eugene and Adeline Falkenstern. Funeral service will be 10 am on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1126 South Barr Street, Fort Wayne with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Hockemeyer & Miller Funeral Home, 6131 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials in Gene's memory may be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Gathering in Christ Capital Campaign or Concordia Lutheran High School GAPP Student Exchange Program. Condolences and memories of Gene may be left online at www.hockemeyermillerfh.com