Gene was the loving husband of Dolores Jean (nee Davis) Rains, and the late Judith Arline (nee Chitwood) Rains; dear father of Kim (Walter) Dunn; dear step-father, and friend to many.
Gene proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War and was a POW. He will be laid to rest at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery where Full Military Honors will be bestowed. Services will be private.