Born to Eternal Life on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband for 58 years of Janice (nee Stollenwerk). Loving dad of Jean (Tim) King, Steven (Julie), Randall (Sharon), Amy (Jon) Orthmann, Todd (Angela) and Chris (Katrin). Cherished grandpa of Emily and Stephanie; Danielle and Jacob; Theresa and T.J.; Nick and Lindsey; Eugene and Hazel; Riley. Dear great grandpa of Charlotte; Arlo, Kyle and Kaeleb. Gene is preceded in death by his granddaughter Kristen and is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends. Visitation Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 9:30 - 11:15 AM at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1720 E. Norwich Ave. Milwaukee. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Interment at Military Honors to follow at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Gene proudly served our country in the U.S. Army and after 28 years of faithful employment, retired from the Milwaukee Public School System. Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes Bay View Chapel 414-483-2322