Eugene George Brey

1934 - 2024

Eugene George Brey was born December 27, 1934, in the town of Poy Sippi, WI, the son of William Brey and Bertha (Nehring) Brey. He married Beverly June Kimble on July 2, 1956, in Dubuque, IA. They first lived in Ripon, then Eldorado. In 1968, the family moved to St. Cloud WI, where they raised their four sons.

Eugene worked for Wisconsin Power & Light (Alliant Energy) for 41 years as a map drafter. Starting in Berlin and later transferring to the Fond Du Lac (Northern Area) office. Eugene took great pride in his work.

He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Kiel, WI and a visiting member of Grace Lutheran in Spring Hill, FL. In 2021 Eugene had to say goodbye to Florida and resided on the family farm with his son Darren and his family. He transferred his membership to St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Mt Calvary.

Even though Eugene was stricken with polio at a young age, he didn't let that slow him down. Eugene had his cars fitted with hand controls and he loved to drive and explore the US, always making sure the family had a summer vacation. Gene and Bev traveled to almost every state. On the farm he took on many challenges too, raising beef, chickens, ducks and horses. From building fences, mowing grass, working on his cars and working on the remodel of the old farmhouse, Eugene persevered through it all. During their retirement years, Beverly and Eugene became snowbirds in Hudson, FL. Never having to snow blow again was one of his cherished blessings. Eugene and Beverly were blessed with a large circle of friends in Wisconsin and Florida.

He leaves behind four sons: Mark (Dorothy), Gregg (Jodi) both of Oshkosh, Martin (Sue) of Arlington, Darren (Brenda) of St. Cloud. Eugene was blessed with nine grandchildren: Rebecca, Vanessa, Kami (Paul), Kristi, Taylor (Matt), Elizabeth, Joshua (Bethany), Devin, Dana, and Deanna, as well as one great-grandchild, Isabelle (one more due in Oct). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He leaves behind special friend Verna McGlin, friends Roland Gosse, Helen Kish, Gary and Marianne Scherfer, and Harold Pickart to name a few. He is also survived by sisters-in-law, Diane Brey, Leone Brey, Karren Kimble.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; and brothers Kermit (Lily), Norman (Elaine), James, William and Glen.

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, W2090 State Highway 23, Mt Calvary WI, 53057. Rev. Ian Headrick will preside. A luncheon will follow after the service at the church.

Visitation: Family and friends may visit with Eugene's family at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.