Robert Eugene Shiverdecker

Gene was born on February 1, 1932, the youngest child of Cecil and Amanda (Hampton) Shiverdecker. He was born and raised in Fulton, MO. After graduating from Fulton High School in 1952, Gene served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War from 1952 to 1955. He also served on the VFW Honor Guard for many years. Upon returning from the war, he met Darlene and they married on November 2, 1956, in Macon, MO. Their 67 years of marriage produced three children, followed by 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Gene worked for Harbison Walker as a machinist for 40 years, before he retired. He was a hard worker and never met a stranger. Gene loved life and most importantly, his family. He enjoyed woodworking and tinkering, quail hunting and loved dancing with Darlene. Gene was a sports fan and liked playing football, basketball and softball when he was younger, as well as watching the Mizzou Tigers and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was also a little league coach for both of his son’s sports teams when they were kids. Gene was a member of First Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene, and their two children: Donnie Shiverdecker (Cindy), of New Bloomfield; Debbie DeLine, of Fulton; three grandchildren, Tony Crocker, Susan Shiverdecker and Jacqueline Shiverdecker; five great-grandchildren, Nikki, Rebecca, Cameron, Estrella and Delanie and one sister, Sally Aungerer.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Rob Shiverdecker, two brothers, Wade & Howard and three sisters, Paige, Florene & Sylvia.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 1, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm at Debo Funeral Home in Fulton, MO. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Bruce Williamson officiating. Burial will be in Callaway Memorial Gardens with full military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested Wounded Warriors, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.