Eugene Schalk

Eugene Schalk

Eugene Schalk Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 2, 2025.
Passed away October 2, at the age of 89. Born and raised in West Allis. He proudly served in the Air Force as an airplane mechanic in New Mexico. He returned to Wisconsin to work for Wisconsin Electric as a mechanic until his retirement at age 58. A few years later he moved full time to the family's vacation home, aka "The Farm" in Iola.

He enjoyed auctions, rummages, brat fries, the old car show and working on his vintage Jeeps. He could fix or build almost anything.

He was preceded in death by his son, Jeff (Sue), all of his siblings and many friends.

He is survived by his daughter, Laura (Joe) Berg of Iola, stepdaughters Denise and Jean. Step grandchildren, Ashley, Kerri (Ben), Amy (Steve), and Cassy (Kyle).

Step greatgrandchildren, Brandyn, Brooklyn, Koltyn, Bailey, Marcus, Beau, Luke, and Callie.

The family wishes to thank family friend Rick (Beth) Bastein for keeping an eye on "Pops"

Per his wishes no funeral will be held. Please direct memorials to a local humane society or animal rescue group in his name.

Iola, WI 54945 -

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