Leslie Gene Eagle

Leslie "Gene" Eagle was born on June 10, 1945, in Dearborn, Michigan. He was one of six children born to the union of Gordon Dean Eagle and Manitee Genevieve (Spragg) Eagle. He attended Melvindale High School in Allen Park, Michigan, graduating with the class of 1963.
Gene was a hard worker and a wonderful provider for his family. Over the years, he has served in several different management positions with various companies. Before being employed in management at McLouth Steel in Trenton for thirty years, he worked seven years at the railroad. He then took a management position at Monsanto - Solutia, Inc in Trenton for an additional nineteen years before finally retiring in 2014.
On June 29, 1979, Gene married the love of his life, the former Lynn Spas and together the couple had one daughter. Gene was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Flat Rock, Michigan and the Quarter Century Club through Solutia. He loved the outdoors, whether he was on his boat fishing in Lake Erie or duck and geese hunting with his grandson, Austin. He was a huge Detroit Red Wing and NASCAR fan. He loved playing hockey, woodworking and making things with his own hands and riding his Harley.
Gene was a kindhearted soul. A family man, he truly enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren who called him "Papa" and his nieces and nephews.
Leslie Gene Eagle, age 79 of Newport, Michigan passed away on Tuesday; November 19, 2024, at ProMedica Toledo Regional Hospital. His passing was preceded by his parents: Gordon and Manitee Eagle; a son: Christopher Eagle in December of 2022; two brothers: Virgil (Shirley) and Edsel "Bud" (Goldie) Eagle; and three sisters: Arlene Eagle, Genevieve "Sis" (Max) Seely, and Donna (Bob) Douglas.
To cherish Leslie's memory he leaves a loving wife of forty-five years: Lynn Eagle of Newport; a daughter: Genevieve "Missy" Eagle of New Boston, Michigan; three sons: Jeffery (Kori) Eagle, Robert (Kristen) Eagle, and Todd (Leah) Eagle; his father and mother-in-law: James and Carolyn Spas; two grandchildren: Austin Graves and Arianna Squier; one great granddaughter: Avery Graves; and several nieces and nephews whom Gene was very close to.
Friends may gather from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Friday; December 6, 2024, at Merkle Funeral Service, South Monroe; 14567 South Dixie Highway, Monroe, Michigan 48161 (734) 241-7070. A Celebration of Gene's Life will begin at 1:00pm, also at Merkle's with Gene's great nephew: Pastor Roger Seely officiating. Cremation has taken place through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc.
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