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Gene McDonald Obituary
Gene Alan McDonald
December 30, 1957-August 10, 2022
Was born to Robert L. McDonald, Sr. and Lore (Klein) McDonald.
Gene worked at Alcoa and retired in 1988.
Gene loved horses, fishing and hunting.
Survivors include his father, Robert McDonald, Sr., Davenport, IA; sons, Jason (Tracy) Springsteen and family, McCausland, IA, Dustin McDonald and family, Eldridge, IA; daughter, Amanda Olson and family, Davenport, IA; brother, Robert (Cathie) McDonald, Jr. and family, Blue Grass, IA; and sister, Lore (Donald) VanHoosier and family, Prophetstown, IL.
He was preceded in death by his Mom and Grandparents.
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Ralph
October 1, 2022
Bob and Lore, I was taken aback by the news. I miss my old street racing friend.
His stroke was devistating. I hope your ALL have great day.
My sincere Condolences. I feel like I lost a brother too. RIP my Friend.
Bob Helm
September 12, 2022
Sorry to hear about Gene, I worked with him at Alcoa. Good guy always easy going, my condolences to his family.
Denny Cox
September 11, 2022
Bob,
Sorry to hear about your brother. He was a nice guy. My sympathies to all of you.
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