Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Zeider

1936 - 2023

Kenneth Eugene "Gene" Zeider, 87, Goodland, passed away Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, at White Oaks Assisted Living after many months of battling illness.

Gene was born Jan. 25, 1936, to the late Kenneth E. and Wilma J. (Young) Zeider.

He graduated from Lafayette Jefferson High School in 1954. Gene and his wife Carroll owned and operated the Goodland Red Fox in Goodland for 26 years. Gene also worked as a meat cutter at the Remington IGA until age 83.

Gene loved golfing at Hazelden Club and following his grandchildren to all their sporting events and activities. In his later years, Gene enjoyed spending time with family and friends at their cottage on Lake Freeman in Monticello. Most recently Gene was blessed with two great-granddaughters whom he loved spending time with.

Gene leaves behind son, Steve (Cathy) Zeider, Goodland; granddaughter, Cassie (Brett) Morgan, Indianapolis; grandson, Jordan Zeider, Zionsville; great-granddaughters, Ellie and Josie Morgan; and sister-in-law, Teresa Nice, Lafayette; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Carroll Zeider and daughter, Julie Zeider.

Visitation will be held at The Goodland Baptist Church Friday, Aug. 11 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. CST. Funeral Service will follow at 1 p.m. CST with Pastor Robert Rawlins officiating.

Procession to interment to follow at Goodland Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Baptist Church of Goodland.

Gerts, Windler & Keller Funeral Homes ~ Goodland Chapel, 119 W. Union St., Goodland, 219-297-3583 www.kellerfh.com