Eugene T. Wilt

Wilt, Eugene Taylor age 85 of Deerfield Beach, FL passed away on January 15th, 2012. Born in Lovejoy, PA, on January 17th, 1926 to the late Benjamin Ord and Thelma Wilt. Gene served proudly in WWII in the European Theater of war and Army of Occupation in Japan. He continued serving his country for 42 years with the Army Reserves. Upon discharge from the Army, Gene began a lifetime career in the building and construction business. Gene owned his own construction company, worked for several major construction firms, and retired as the Chief of Building and Zoning for the city of Fort Lauderdale in 1990 after 17 years of service. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. He spent his retirement enjoying his love for cars and traveling. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jean; by 5 children; 5 grandchildren; and by 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8pm Thursday, January 19th with an 11:00am Friday, January 20th funeral service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at South Florida Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Kraeer-Becker Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 217 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. Phone: 954-427-5544. www.kraeerdeerfieldbeach.com