Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Uncle; August 8, 1932 - August 29, 2020. A graduate of Mechanic Arts High School with several medals and awards as a member of the Minnesota State High School Gymnastics League. Served in the United States Navy, 1950-1954 on the U.S.S. Wasp CV/CVA/CVS-18; member of St Paul Plumbers Local 34 since 11/13/1956 - retired. Life Member of VFW Post 15024. Married the woman of his dreams, JoAnn, on July 19, 1952.
Preceded in death by the love of his life, JoAnn Lillian Christenson Smith; twin brother, Gerald Roland Smith; mother, Fern Ester Lund.
Survived by children, Gary, Deborah (Wayne) Motz, Michael, Daniel (Tamara), Roger & southern daughter in faith, Louann (Troy) Ziegler; grandchildren, Brady Block, Kerrien Smith, Michelle Mechelke, Dustin Smith, Brandon Mattson, Kelly Humphrey, Wayne Motz Jr.; great-grandchildren, Victoria, Christian, and Brecken Humphrey, Marissa and Ashley Motz, Tyler Miller, Nora Smith, Chase Mechelke, Bria Block, Eden, Ivy & Anya Mattson.
An avid angler with a passion for music. He played many musical instruments throughout his life with the organ becoming the reigning instrument of choice. Eugene loved to travel, enjoying family trips across most of the states and flying to Hawaii, Mexico, Europe and Australia with JoAnn. His love for golf and travel brought “Mr. Gene” and beloved wife “Jo” to South Carolina, where they enjoyed the winter months making new friends who became their South Carolina family.
Family Vigil 1-2:30pm, Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave, St. Paul, MN 651-776-1555.
Graveside Prayers & Interment to follow at Union Cemetery, 2505 E Minnehaha Ave, Maplewood, MN 651-739-0466.
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