Clarence Eugene "Gene" Mineweaser

1939 - 2025

Clarence Eugene "Gene" Mineweaser, 85, of Brookville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at the Penn Highlands Jefferson Manor in Brookville.

Gene was born in Brookville on August 18, 1939. He was the son of the late Herman F. and Grace Agnes (Plyler) Mineweaser.

He graduated from Brookville High School with the Class of 1957.

Gene held the position of Director of Engineering at Penn Traffic in DuBois for 32 years, prior to his retirement.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve for 33 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was also the Commander of the 8th Field Artillery Regiment in Clearfield from 1988-1990.

Gene married the love of his life, Mary Ann (Schuckers) Mineweaser on April 8, 1961 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Brookville. She survives. For over 64 years, their lifelong commitment to each other was based on love and loyalty, with their faith providing a constant source of guidance throughout the life they built together.

Gene was a long-standing member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Brookville.

He was a member of the Brookville FOE No. 983, the Brookville Firemens Club and the Clearfield-Jefferson County Airport Authority.

Gene was also a lifetime member of the Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Department in Brookville.

In his younger years, Gene participated in numerous activities, such as softball and bowling.

Gene was a person with an exceptionally strong work ethic, rising early each day to begin his tasks.

He was continually active with the church and helped with the yearly festivals for over 13 years. In his spare time, he also enjoyed farming.

Gene was a devoted husband, loving father and doting grandfather to his family. He was always a prominent figure at his children's or grandchildren's sporting events and their biggest supporter.

Gene was a gentleman who led a life marked with integrity and respect, which had a lasting impact on those who knew him. He will be greatly missed by all who dearly loved him.

In addition to his wife, Mary Ann, Gene is survived by five children, Rhonda (Richard) Gagliardi of Florida, Sandra (Fred) Kinzel of North Carolina, Sue (Greg) Dinger of Brookville, Patty Jo Mineweaser of Brookville, Timothy (Melissa) Mineweaser of Allentown; eight grandchildren, Nicholas and Hogan Gagliardi, Jessica Marshall, Ryan and Shawn Blochberger and Abby Gotwald, Hannah and Jacob Mineweaser; five great-grandchildren, Bennett Gagliardi, Tyler Austin, Mya and Ellison Blochberger and a newborn baby, Emma Clare Gotwald; one brother, Dennis (Marsha) Mineweaser; one sister-in-law, Eleanor Mineweaser; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Mineweaser.

The family will be receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2, at the Carrier Funeral Home, located at 2834 Maplevale Road in Brookville. Military Honors performed by the Brookville Honor Guard will follow the visitation.

A second viewing will take place in the evening from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Church, located at 129 Graham Avenue in Brookville, with the Rev. Father William Laska officiating.

Interment will take place privately at St. Mary's Cemetery, Rose Township, Jefferson County.

Memorial contributions may be made in Gene's name to the Pine Creek Volunteer Fire Department, 18656 US-322, Brookville, PA 15825.

Visit www.carrierfh.com to find more information or place online condolences.