Eugene "Gene" Lawrence Sax, Sr., formerly of White Bear Lake, passed away on November 7 surrounded by loving family in Banning, Calif.
Gene was preceded in death by parents Herman and Ruth. Survived by Beloved wife Denise; brother Roger; sons Gene (Jodie) Sax and Scott (Kelly) Sax; daughters Kellie (Shawn) Parades and Brandy (Chris Baker) Sax; nephew Scott Sax (Doreen Pollack); niece Dawn (Manuel) Becerra; grandchildren Jonathon, Jenna, Dawson & Taylor Sax, Shelby Kersten & Jordon Parades.
After graduating from White Bear Lake High School, Gene enlisted in the Army and then came home to help his parents run the family bakery. He later moved to California where he was a member of the Elks Lodge. Eventually he retired from JPL. After retirement, he enjoyed baking, spending time with friends and family, playing golf, bowling, pool and video poker. He will be laid to rest at Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside California at 10:30 a.m. November 24, 2015.