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I had no idea on Gene's passing. He was a best friend of my dad. Both at work in the tool room at Wollin. And outside of work. He was a man always interested in what I was doing in life. And I always respected and listened to his words of advice. He treated me like a son. He was a pallbearer for my dad in 1990. I'll miss his infectious smile and conversation when I ran into him. Which in later years was not often. But it was still at the Kickers. Maybe he would pop in for the annual Summerfest soccer tournament. Prayers and well wishes for Janet and the family.
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Dieter Milbrandt
June 5th, 2021 at 6:42am
We were so sad to learn that Gene had passed away. We didn't know until this past Sunday, or we would have come to the visitation and funeral.
We sure miss his smile and upbeat personality.
You need to add helping out at the Soup Kitchen with S.U.M.C. to the long list of ways Gene helped others.
Keeping you all in our prayers.
Jerry & Sherry Hunt
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Sherry Hunt
April 12th, 2021 at 4:44pm
Sadness fills our hearts at Gene's passing. We have lost a dear first cousin whose smile and good nature will shine on in our memory of him. We enjoyed many visits whenever we planned a trip to Michigan. Janet, you and your family are in our prayers. Draw strength from all that you were to Gene and all that he was to you.
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Ingrid Blechner $ Karen Hurdal From Ontario, Canada
April 4th, 2021 at 2:47pm
Found memories and that wonderful smile--my condolences to the family of Gene--Robert Husek
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Robert Husek
April 1st, 2021 at 3:50pm
I worked with Gene for 30 years at Wollin Products. He was one of the nicest, kindest people I have ever met, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was always smiling, I don't think I ever saw him in a bad mood, I will always remember the time my vehicle started acting up on my way to work one morning. It was spitting and sputtering and I didn't think I was going to make it up the hill on Glenlord between Cleveland and Red Arrow Hwy. Gene took a look at it, figured out what was wrong, and then on his lunch hour, he picked up the parts needed to fix it and did just that. I never had to ask him. He saw the need and he filled it. And he refused to let me pay him for his help. He made me want to become the kind of person he was. And that is only one example of his kindnesses to so many people. The world is a sadder place with him gone.
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JoAnne Smith
April 1st, 2021 at 9:23am
What a great loss.. Gene was an outgoing personality, sweet, had a great laugh, and an all round terrific friend. We will always miss him ! All our best to you, Janet. Wish we were home to give you hugs ! You chose a perfect picture, it looks as though he could speak to us. Love you ! Sherry & Lou Cantrell
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Lou Cantrell
March 31st, 2021 at 8:21pm
Don't know if you remember me. I was probably 5-6 when Janet and Gene rented the up-stairs apartment from my Mom and Dad, (Chet and Maggie Wier). You and Gene were two of the nicest people that I remember living there. I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. My prayers for peace and joyful memories for all the family. Peggi Wier-Barbret.
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Peggi Wier-Barbret
March 30th, 2021 at 11:31am