In Remembrance Of
Eugene G. Utz
Eugene G. Utz, 87, of Gower, MO passed away, Thursday, September 7, 2017 at his home.
He was born on July 15, 1930 to Gordon Carol and Cecilia Mary (Schweitzer) Utz in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The family moved to Nashua, MO in 1941, in 1944 they moved to Holt, MO and he graduated from Holt High School in 1948.
On February 18, 1951, he was united in marriage to Wanda Lee Bray. After their marriage, they lived in Plattsburg. In 1967, they moved to their farm near Gower where they made their home.
Eugene was a dairy farmer for several years. He also raised cattle, hogs, corn, soybeans,
wheat and alfalfa.
wheat and alfalfa.
He was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter, Gwyn Utz, great-granddaughter, Courtney Proffit, daughter-in-law, Beverly Utz, brothers, Dick Utz and Fred Utz, sister,Vera Noggle, and sister-in-law Betty Hopkins.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of the home; sons, Teddy Utz and wife Linda, Timmy Utz (Twila) and Tony Utz (Deanna); daughter, Tammi Utz; grandchildren, Tabatha Proffit, Sarah (Brian) Gamet, Josh (Annie)
Utz, Matt (Stephanie) Utz, Travis (Devin) Utz, Tyson (Stacey) Utz, Taci (Scott) Snyder, and Jessica (Cody) Dennis; great-grandchildren, Cody, Jake, Riley, Lindsey, Desirae, Tucker, Lily, Cordila, Josie, Carson, Cameron, Caroline, Gavin, Brooklyn, Hadley, Hank, Wren, Autumn, Hudson, and Denver; sisters, Carol Martin (Les) and Virginia Wheeldon; brothers, Tom (Sandra) Utz, Jerry Utz and Bob Utz; brother-in-law, Tom (Barbara) Carrington; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Utz, Matt (Stephanie) Utz, Travis (Devin) Utz, Tyson (Stacey) Utz, Taci (Scott) Snyder, and Jessica (Cody) Dennis; great-grandchildren, Cody, Jake, Riley, Lindsey, Desirae, Tucker, Lily, Cordila, Josie, Carson, Cameron, Caroline, Gavin, Brooklyn, Hadley, Hank, Wren, Autumn, Hudson, and Denver; sisters, Carol Martin (Les) and Virginia Wheeldon; brothers, Tom (Sandra) Utz, Jerry Utz and Bob Utz; brother-in-law, Tom (Barbara) Carrington; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower
Burial: Allen Cemetery.
Visitation: 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to the FFA Alumni Association.
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6 comments
Amy (Harris) Doepke
My prayers and sympathy are with your family.
Karen Schneider Bunt
So very sorry for the loss of Gene. He was quite a “character” and will be missed. Thinking of you all!
Bruce Andrews
Sorry for your loss!! Blessings to all of you!
Chris C
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to family and friends. May all your good memories outweigh your sadness during this difficult time. (Isaiah 25:8)
Lavona Utz Mellin
Eugene was my very special brother-in-law.
I surely will miss him.
I send my sincere condolences to Wanda, Ted, Tim, Tony and Tammi and their families.
Also Virginia, Jeff, Bob, Tom and Carol
Cindy (Gilpin) Tolo
Tammi and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of your father. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindy