Gene William Adden

NOKOMIS - Gene William Adden, 79, of Nokomis died 6:10 p.m. Tuesday (March 4, 2008) in his residence. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Trinity Lutheran Church, Nokomis, with the Rev. Bert Eickhoff officiating. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday in Stiehl-Dawson Funeral Home, Nokomis. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Nokomis, with military rites by Wales-Bauer American Legion Post 94. Gene was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Nokomis, the son of Louis and Helen Hueschen Adden. He served in the Army in Germany with the occupation forces. He was a member of the Lions Club for many years and American Legion. He was mayor of Nokomis for eight years. He was a member of the Nokomis Fire Department for many years, 13 of which he served as chief. He was a member of the Nokomis Sportsman's Club from its early days and was instrumental in getting it established by helping to build roads, set up lot sites and many other jobs to help make it a place for present members to enjoy. He instilled in his children his love of the outdoors. He also was known as an avid fisherman and was always willing to share his catch. He was a petroleum salesman for Montgomery Service Co. for 40 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and served in many church offices for many years. He married Mary Ann Brady on March 25, 1956, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Nokomis. Surviving are his wife; children, Michael of Bradenton, Fla.; David of Springfield; Laura of Oak Park; grandchildren, Shane, Jacob and Brandy; siblings, Carl (Isabelle) Adden of Morrisonville; Paul (Gladys) Adden of Nokomis; sister-in-law, Betty Adden of Nokomis. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vern Adden. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, neighbors and by the community that he served. Online guest book at www.legacy.com/herald-review/Obituaries.asp