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Eugene Trego Obituary
GREENSBORO — Eugene Ira Trego passed away on April 13, 2011 at Moses Cone Hospital from complications of Parkinson's disease.
A funeral mass will be held at the St. John the Beloved Catholic Church in Summerville, SC, on Monday, April 18,2011 at 9 a.m., by Monsignor Latham. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Eugene was born April 23, 1930 in Winner, SD, the son of Ira and Hilda Trego.
Eugene joined the US Navy at the age of 18. He proudly served the United States as a career officer and his duty stations included Japan, Spain, and numerous locations in the US. His active wartime service included the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
He was married to Patricia Hayden on July 28, 1962. Together, they shared a military life of transfers and travels.
In addition to his parents, Eugene is predeceased by his wife, Patricia Trego, sister, Bernice Weingardt and brother, Robert Trego.
Surviving are his five children; son, Alan Trego and wife, Deborah of Charleston, SC; daughter, Cheryl Fortin and husband Pete of Jefferson City, TN; son, John Trego and Eugene's daughter-in-law Donna, of Charleston, SC; daughter Katherine Trego and partner Cara Dysert, of Olney, MD; son, David Trego and wife Shawn, of Greensboro; 10 grandchildren; Robert Otting, Tricia Jackson, Todd Trego, Christopher Trego, Brook Roberts, Jonathan Trego, Andrew Trego, Nicholas Trego, Anna Trego and Rachel Trego; six great grandchildren.
Family and friends will be received following the mass at the church.
Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com
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Larry & Dorothy Weigandt
April 27, 2011
We were saddened to learn that Uncle Gene had passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as you deal with this loss. May God bless and be with you,
April 25, 2011
David,
We are so sorry to hear of Uncle Gene's passing. It had only been 2 1/2 years ago when we last seen your parents here in South Dakota. They both seemed to be doing quite well then. Our prayers are with you. Karen (Weigandt) Royer -Murdo SD.
Lauren Dysert
April 25, 2011
Kathy, Mom, and the entire Trego family, It was a real pleasure to know Gene. He was funny,kind and loved his family. He will be missed.
April 23, 2011
Hi David & Shawn,couldn't forget your dad on his birthday and may the angels of God be with you where ever you go. Love his nurse, Betty
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Bernice Martin
April 19, 2011
John and Donna, so sorry to hear about John's dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Bernice Martin and family (Bea Liptak)
Steve & Julie Boggan
April 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as we know it has been a tough road.
April 18, 2011
John, I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
ruth stone simmons
Gabby/Teresa/Diana/Kevin Rodriguez/Evey G Trego Rodriguez
April 18, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 17, 2011
Dear David & Shawn, your dad will always have a special place in my heart, the time we had was to short.I was looking forward to celebrating his birthday,(since he made mine so special)Now, he will be celebrating with angels.My prayers are with you. Love his nurse, Betty Lauer @ CPHR
April 17, 2011
Dear David and Shawn, your dad will always have a special place in my heart. I just wisk we could of had more time. He was so blessed to have you.I was looking forward to celebrating his birthday(since he made mine so special) now he will be celebrating with the angels. Please know my prayers are with you. Love his nurse, Betty Lauer
Richard King
April 17, 2011
Extremely sorry to hear of your loss Trego Family. You're in my thoughts and prayers -
Donna Trego
April 15, 2011
GENE WAS A BROTHER TO MY LATE HUSBAND AND LIKE A BROTHER TO ME. wE ALSO WERE HIGHSCHOOL FRIENDS
Donna
From a Class Reunion; Luverne Dahl, Harley, Eugene, John Jones
Harley Furrey
April 15, 2011
We were friends from our freshman year in high school. It will be lonely knowing he isn't here.
Harley
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