Age 73 of Lino Lakes, passed away surrounded by his family on October 30, 2018.Gene was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Preceded in death by his parents, Nels and Marion. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joy; daughters, Kelly (Larry) Baufield and Kimberly (Steve) Blum; grandchildren, Lindsey, Lucas, Nicholas, Kelsey, and Caroline; and his sister, Karen (Ed) Warner. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM Saturday, November 3 at ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH, 835 2nd Ave. NW, New Brighton. Visitation 4-8 PM Friday, November 2 at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Drive (Cty Hwy 23). Interment St. Joseph of the Lakes Cemetery.