Eugene Pasche

Funeral services for Eugene Pasche of Morris, MN will be held Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Morris, with Reverend Reed Stockman officiating. Visitation will Monday for 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pedersen Funeral Home. Burial will be Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Horton Township.

Eugene Lyman Pasche, born December 6, 1939. At the age of 85, he passed away in his home on September 17, 2025. His family by his side including wife Darlene, children Barbara, John, and Sandra.

Eugene was baptized into Christ on Christmas Eve, 1939 and confirmed on May 24, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church – Horton Township. He was raised on the farm ten miles south of Morris and attended country school with his brothers Frederick and Richard. After graduating from Morris High School in 1957, he joined the Navy and came back home on a hardship discharge to help with the family farm.

Eugene met Darlene Raddatz in 1960 and they were married at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Dumont, MN on September 5, 1964. They celebrated their 61st anniversary a couple weeks ago. In their life together, they were blessed with four children. He worked hard for his family on the farm and delivered mail for the US Postal Service for 32 years.

He had deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. Praying before each meal no matter the place and holding many Scripture verses in his heart. Serving in leadership roles in International Lutheran Laymen’s League and Zion Lutheran Church. He also participated on the Stevens County Historical Society and Community Education boards.

In retirement, Eugene and Darlene became active in Orphan Grain Train where Gene would become the Minnesota North Coordinator. They made a great team supporting those in need around the world and forming many friendships.

Being a part of the antique engine community with his son, John brought him great joy. He also enjoyed restoring John Deere two-cylinder tractors, traveling, trapshooting, hunting and fishing. Most of all, Gene loved being a grandpa and great-grandpa.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Olivia Pasche, infant son Eric Eugene, and sister-in-law, Jan Pasche.

Eugene is survived by his wife, Darlene; children, Barbara (Pastor Timothy) Klinkenberg of Orange, CA, Pastor John Pasche of Waterville, MN, and Sandra (Barry) Nelson of Hancock, MN; grandchildren, Justin (Jessie) Klinkenberg, Sarah Klinkenberg (Andrew Yingling), Seth (Lisa) Nelson, Emma (Erik) Loewen; great-grandchildren, Crew and Hadley Klinkenberg; brothers, Frederick (Connie) Pasche, Richard Pasche; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

MEMORIALS ARE PREFERED TO THE ORPHAN GRAIN TRAIN OR KIDS IN CHRIST PRESCHOOL AT ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH IN MORRIS

Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in care of the arrangements for Gene.