He was baptized into the Lutheran faith at a young age and continued to practice his Lutheran faith until his later years.
Eugene graduated from Taylor High School in 1952, and throughout his life, he held a variety of jobs, including working for Texas Power and Light Engineering and the City of Austin Power Company, and driving for Frito-Lay as a chip deliveryman. He also worked in the mail room at the Texas State and Comptroller Offices.
Eugene was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou; his daughter, Lisa Ellis; his son, Donald Sander; and his siblings, Doris Randig and JoNell Haltom.
He is survived by his 2 grandchildren, Trace Ellis and Skylar Ellis-Dykes, her wife, KayLynn; his brother, Harold Sander, and his wife, Jerlene; his sister, Kay Hardcastle, and her husband, Steve; his niece Sheri Dyall; and numerus other nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3505 North Main St, Taylor, Texas 76574, or by calling 512-352-6958.
Serving as pallbearers will be Greg Hardcastle, Malcolm Randig, Mike Diviesti, Trace Ellis, Anthony Asbill, and Wade Asbill. Eddie Jones will be serving as an honorary pallbearer.
Funeral services will begin at 2:30pm at Cook-Walden Capital Parks, 14501 N IH 35, Pflugerville. Burial will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks, Pflugerville.
