Gene was born in Marion, IN on February 12, 1937 to George and Elizabeth Glass. He was the oldest of three brothers, Kurt, Joel, and Gary. Gene was a proud Marine from 1960-1965. He met his wife, Marilee, in 1966 and married in 1967. They were married for 53 years. He is survived by his wife and three children Edward, Thomas, and Julie and 4 grandchildren whom he adored dearly.
Gene had many loves, including fiddles, eagles, pelicans, bluegrass, and Ohio State. He was an accountant by trade but loved the outdoors and the simple things of life. He was always involved in his children's activities such as Cub Scouts, coaching softball and baseball, and playing his trumpet in trios with them. He also enjoyed playing his fiddle for the elderly. As well, he was a mentor for young kids. Before marriage, Gene became Big Brother to 3 kids and loved them as his own, when their father passed away.
He was a simple man, whose kind spirit will live on forever.