Eugene "Gene" Earner

Eugene "Gene" Earner Age 93 Vet. U.S. Army

Beloved husband of the late Donna A. Earner (nee Merritt).

Loving father of James (Kathleen), Thomas (Laura), Mary (Michael) Maloney, Terrence (Karen), Patricia (Raymond) Callahan, Richard, Daniel, Colleen, Joseph (Margaret), Timothy, Brian, and the late William.

Cherished grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 28.

Proud son of the late George and Elsie Earner.

Dear brother of the late Kenneth (the late Mary) Earner.

Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Very proud graduate of St. Margaret of Scotland Class of 1946 and Leo High School Class of 1950.

Member of Leo High School Hall of Fame and recipient of multiple alumni awards.

Former Field announcer and score keeper for 19 years at Leo High School,

Basketball coach and President of Most Holy Redeemer Grammar School Athletic Association,

President and Co- Founder of Southwest Athletic Conference.

Player-Manager of Robbins Drugs 19th Ward Softball Champs.

Longtime organizer of St. Patrick's Day Fundraisers at St. Margaret of Scotland Church and Most Holy Redeemer Church.

Avid golfer.

Driver for 25 years at A.J. Canfield Beverage Company and proud member of Teamsters Local 744.

Memorial Visitation Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 8:30 a.m. until time of Mass 10:30 a.m. at Most Holy Redeemer Church.

Interment Private

In lieu of flowers donations to Leo High School, 7901 S. Sangamon, Chicago, IL. 60620 would be appreciated.

Please leave a memory for the family on Gene's Tribute Wall. Your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878