Once Gene graduated from West Tech High school, he joined the army and served in the Korean War. After the war, he married the love of his life, Ellen Flachbarth in 1957. Celebrating, this year, a 64 year marriage. The two eventually made their way to Georgia in 1979. Gene worked as a Manager for BellSouth before the move. He continued to work for BellSouth/AT&T in Atlanta. Most of his time was spent loving on his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Missing his wife and making sure his kids are all ok, it seemed he felt it was time to go. Gene will certainly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Gene is preceded in death by one sister, Jackie Flachbarth.
Gene and Ellen Flachbarth had three children, Lynn Saunders, husband Richard, of Cleveland, OH, Martin Flachbarth, wife Lisa of Cumming, GA., and Ed Flachbarth, wife Holly, of Duluth, GA; eleven grandchildren, Mitchel(Hannah), Rachel(Mike), Melodee, Justin, Kristen(Buddy), Cody, Kaley, Austin(Jessica), Carter, Pearson, and Cooper; four great grandchildren, August, Helena, Evelynn, Madison and Scarlett.
A memorial service to honor Mr. Gene will be held on January 30th.
Please visit www.roswellfuneralhome.com to share memories and leave condolences with the family.
The funeral services for Mr. Gene Flachbarth has been entrusted to the care of Roswell Funeral Home, 950 Mansell Road Roswell, Georgia 30076.
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