THOMAS GENE BISSELL

THOMAS GENE BISSELL, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018, after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Defiance, Ohio, Gene was a son of the late Harold and Evelyn Bissell. He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He worked at General Electric Company for 36 years, prior to retiring in 2001. During retirement, Gene rode over 435,000 miles on his Harley. He was a member of the Indiana Patriot Guard, a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group, and a supporter of the Northern Indiana Honor Flight. Left to honor Gene and remember his love are his wife of 31 years, Peggy Bissell of Fort Wayne; children, Tawnya Bissell of Olympia, Wash., Jessica (Josh) Hurst of Fishers, Amanda (Andrew) Kohman of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Kimberly, Natalie, Zachary, and Landon; brother, Duane (Jennifer) Bissell of Fremont; and sister, Diane (Paul) McClain of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his brother, Rex Bissell. Service is 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, at FairHaven Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St., with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne. Memorials may be made to Indiana Patriot Guard Riders or Visiting Nurse Hospice.