Gene Hurd

He was preceded in death by his wife, Adelta Annalee Berkley in 2017. He is survived by his former wife, Mireille Cipriani, of Yellow Springs, Ohio. Also surviving are his children, Dalida (Kevin) Wichman, Southport, NC; Bret (Cathie) Snyder, Jacksonville, FL; Kelly (Rodney) Stewart, Springfield, OH; Michelle (Kenny) Middleton, Xenia, OH; Nicole (Greg) Stone, Howard, OH; grandchildren, Adam (Kelly) Wichman, Aaron (Linda) Wichman, Alec (Juliana) Wichman, Danni Adkins, McKenzie (Steven) Anderson, Parker (Eric) Parker, Chelsea (Dakota) Roher, Taylor (Keegan) George, Kylie (Matt) Smagac, Brooke Hawkins, Trevor (Victoria) Smith, Bret Lee, Charlie (Maddy) Snyder, and Jacob Snyder; great grandchildren, Noah Wichman, Rory and Tate Adkins, Ella, Eli, and Easton Guidugli, Landon and Lucas Anderson, Denver Roher, Stella Hawkins, Hayes Parker, and Penelope Snyder.

He was a retired building inspector working in Indianapolis, IN, Xenia, OH, and retiring in Columbus, OH. Gene was a man of strong faith and always happy to share the Gospel. He was a kind, soft spoken man who enjoyed helping others. He was a long time musician, playing several instruments. He enjoyed country and jazz, but his true love was bluegrass music.

Gene was a true family man who loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. His hobbies included family time, playing music (guitar, upright bass, banjo, and saxophone). He loved being outdoors, reading, and always helping those in need. We always loved his unique and quirky sense of humor. He never missed a chance to tell us how proud he was of each of his children, and we will always cherish those words.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2026, service to begin at 4:00 PM at Schoedinger Northeast Chapel, 1051 Johnstown Road, Gahanna, where family will receive friends following the service until 7:00 P.M. Pastor Tim Lee officiating. Private interment at a later date at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

Those who wish may contribute to Affinity Hospice of Springfield, 2207 Olympic Street, Springfield 45503.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Brookedale Buck Creek Assisted Living Facility and Affinity Hospice for all of their wonderful care and love for Gene.