Eugene C. Lightner

Eugene “Gene” C. Lightner, 100, of Bettendorf, IA passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Riverview Manor. A funeral service will held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, October 22, 2018 in the Runge Mortuary Chapel with a visitation two hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Davenport Memorial Park with military honors. Memorials may be left to the Handicap Development Center. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rungemortuary.com. Gene was born March 4, 1918 in Joy, IL to Frank and Nellie (Ramsey) Lightner. Gene was drafted into the U.S. Army, serving during WWII from 1944 to 1946. He was united in marriage to Agnes McKenzie on October 14, 1939 in Dubuque, IA. Gene was employed by Caterpillar Tractor Company as a tool grinder. He retired after thirty-three years in 1976. Gene enjoyed wood working and helped his son, Terry on the farm. He enjoyed raising farm animals from horses to goats. Those left honoring his memory include his sons, Tim (Georgia) Lightner and Terry (Sherri) Lightner; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife Gene was preceded in death by three sisters: Iva Belle, Frances and Martha.