Gene was born in Willow Lake, South Dakota June 18, 1929. He and his family moved to Casper, where he was united in marriage with Henrietta Matthees, March 15, 1955. Gene was a hardworking man, working for Buckingham United and Salt Creek Freightways. He enjoyed family, gardening, and fishing in Alaska. Gene is survived in death by his children; Nancy (Les), David (Connie), Larry and Kathy (Dale), grandchildren; Aaron Johnston, Josh Johnston, Amber Taylor and Andria Helm, and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Henrietta and sister Lola Farrer. Due to his proud military service in the Army in Okinawa, Japan, Gene will be laid to rest with Military Honors. Charitable donations may be made to: Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions 319 S. Wilson, Casper WY 82601 Tel: 1-307-577-4838 Email: cwhp@cwhp.org Web: http://cwhp@cwhp.org Wreaths Across America 4 Point Street, Columbia Falls ME 04623 Tel: 1-800-385-9504 Web: http://wreathsacrossamerica.org