He graduated from St. X High School and the University of Louisville.
Gene had a very positive outlook on life, and will be missed by his family and friends. He was an enthusiastic U of L Cardinals fan, and was an avid roller skater.
He is survived by children Catherine Dianne Niedner (Malcolm) in Greenbelt, Maryland, Julie Sebastian (Russell) in Omaha, Nebraska, Don Gerstle (Stefanie) in Tucson, Arizona, Val Gerstle (and friend Bob Wiedemer) in Cincinnati, Ohio, Amy Gerstle in Louisville, stepson Charles Hibbs (Patricia) in Louisville, four grandchildren, Charles Niedner in Greenbelt, Maryland, Kim Kleinhans (Mike) in Atlanta, Georgia, Christi Gerstle in Los Angeles, California and Ted Gerstle (Melissa) in Chicago, Illinois, step-grandsons Mark Hibbs in Burkburnett, Texas, David Hibbs in Louisville, and Donald Hibbs (Cindy) in Louisville, step-granddaughters Robin Murphy(Eddie) in Corydon, Indiana, Jennifer Childers (Brian), 11 step-great-grandchildren, and step-nephew John Jumpp, all in Louisville.
Friends and family may visit Sunday December 30 from 4-8 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Highway. A funeral mass to celebrate Gene’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 31, at Guardian Angels Catholic Church on 6000 Preston Highway, with interment to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Moose Lodge or to the University of Louisville.
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