Gene Senger Obituary
Eugene J. Senger, age 83, suddenly went home to heaven on December 2, 2025.
He was born on April 12, 1942, to Tony and Katie (nee Klien) Senger. Loving husband of the late Paulette for 45 years until her passing in 2008.
Beloved dad of Jill Balzer and Jodi (Mike) Voelkel. Proud grandpa of Daniel (Kacie), Shaun, Kayla (Nick), Stephanie (Jacob), Danny and Mikey (Michaela); and great-grandpa of Hailey, Letty, Mika, Beau, Lando, Colt and Stirling. Brother of the late Pete, Sally (Gordon) Patterson and Sue (Tom) Kothrade. Further remembered by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Gene retired from Briggs & Stratton, was a car enthusiast, and will be dearly missed by his friends at the West Allis Car Club.
A funeral Service for Gene will be held at Hartson Funeral Home, 11111 W. Janesville Rd., Hales Corners WI, 53130, on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Entombment will be at St. Adalbert’s Cemetery on December 20, 2025, at 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Gene’s name are appreciated to St. Jude’s’s and Children’s Hospital.
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