Gene Calvin Seitz

He was born to the late Joseph and Ella Seitz in Bemidji, Minnesota, and served honorably in the US Army from 1962 – 1965, in the 66th USA Arty stationed in Germany.

Gene was a 1958 graduate of Bemidji High School. He attended Bemidji State University from 1959 to 1960, and was a 1975 graduate of the University of Minnesota earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Business.

Gene worked for Honeywell and its spin-off company, Alliant Tech Systems from 1967 to his retirement in 1993. He started out working at the Proving Grounds Testing Munitions of all types, because of his background in the Army, and worked his way up to the position of Contract Manager.

He enjoyed golf, football, horse handicapping, RV travel, cruises, dancing, getting together with friends, and trips to the casinos with poker being his game of choice.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers; Dewayne, Levi and Terry, and 4 sisters; Bernice, Betty Yvonne and Larie.

Gene is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, LaVonna, step-son; Michael Steward, Zavala, TX, step-daughter; Cynthia Johnson, Shoreview, MN, granddaughters; Krista Stewart and Kayley Johnson, and great grandchildren; Desiree and Kellan. Brother; Jack (Carolyn) Seitz, Vergas, MN, 4 sisters; JoAnne (Mick) Lahman, Bella Vista, AR, Sue (Dale) Dunford, Eugene, OR, Sharon Dunford, Oak Park, MN, and Holly Longren, Elk River, MN, and many other relatives.

After his retirement, Gene and LaVonna traveled full time in their RV, living in Bella Vista, AR for 8 years, then found their way to Ocala, FL in 2005.

He was often heard to say “Life is Good!”

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 29, 2016, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home, 5740 South Pine Avenue, Ocala, FL. Interment with military honors will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. A bereavement reception will immediately follow the interment back at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 6455 SW State Road 200, Ocala, Florida 34476.