Eugene
Eugene Book
Eugene G. “Gene” Book of Otsego, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at his home. Mr. Book was born August 29, 1932 in Battle Creek to Gordon and Fern (Francisco) Book.
For many years he was employed at the MacSimBar as a paper maker, retiring from Rock Tenn as Tower Boss Supervisor in 1994. In his leisure time Gene enjoyed working on tractors, golf, horseshoes and especially family time. He was a member of the Good Sam Mobile Mid Mittens Club Chapter 38.
On June 30, 1956 in Galesburg, MI he married the former Donna Allan, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and a son, Eugenia (Roger) Jackson-Kling, Christopher (Kim) Book and Annette (Roger) Bayne; grandchildren, Amy (Erik) Burkhead, Matthew (Jamie) Jackson, Michelle (Josh) Whipple, Nicole Kling and Nathan Kling; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kora and Ivy Burkhead, Zachariah Whipple and Alexis Schmitt; sisters, Deanna Elliott and Louise VanHout; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by siblings Maxine Harback, Charles and Leon Book.
Friends may visit with Gene’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, May 13, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Pastor Stephen Burrow officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of ashes at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego at a later date.
Contributions in memory of Gene may be made to
Reverence Home Health & Hospice
or the
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Suann Newman
May 9, 2013 at 8:33 pm
I am sorry to hear he passed on. And I wished I got to know him sooner.
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Duffers and Friends
May 10, 2013 at 4:26 pm
we know there’s a new horseshoe game and/or golf game happening in heaven…one day we will all meet at the rainbow bridge and the joy will be, well, “heavenly”!!
Fore — Gene’s playing thru!
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Marcy VanWinkle
May 10, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Sorry for your loss. Hugs to all. I hope all your great memories help you through the tough times ahead.
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Christine Weever (VonHout)
May 11, 2013 at 9:17 am
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Gene’s passing. And sorry that I won’t be able to come up to the service. He will be missed may he RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Christine
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Sheri Himes
May 11, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Dear Genia, and Family. We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. May God give you strength, and help you through this hard time. Just know that your family and friends are holding you close in there thoughts and prayers, and sending hugs and comfort. May Gods Love, surround you <3
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Larry and Rhonda Elliottand family.
May 11, 2013 at 8:56 pm
so sorry to hear of uncle Gene’s passing. When ever i saw him he always had something funny to say. And made me laugh. I enjoyed looking at his tractors, When we had a family event. I liked listening. to him and Uncle Charles talk about farm stuff. from the old days.
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Yvette Nadeau
May 12, 2013 at 12:38 pm
My Deepest Sympathy to you Donna and your family.I’m so sorry to hear about Gene’s passing. I will be missing him alot,and I know having been in the same team in horseshoes,I will always remember him with his big smile and his friendship. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.Someone like Gene who meant so much to so many people,will live on in so many loving memories.
With all my heart I wishing you Comfort, Strength and Hope …Yvette
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Mary Loughead
May 13, 2013 at 9:12 am
Dear Genia and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
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Jim & Diane Collins
May 13, 2013 at 3:33 pm
So sorry for your loss…He was such a good guy to work with
Never a dull moment with him around…He had such a good
since of Humor…Always joking around ..Made it bearable in the
Machine room…Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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KATHY LOUGHEAD
May 14, 2013 at 4:49 pm
RIP GENE. YOUR WERE A GREAT TOUR BOSS. WE ALWAYS HAD FUN WORKING WITH YOU. TO THE FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
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Bob Lamper
May 17, 2013 at 9:21 am
Hi Donna & Family, We were so sad to hear of Gene’s passing. We had reservations at St. Ignase, Monday and Tuesday,other wise we would have went to Gene’s service. We were always good friends, from carrying off on the cutters together, on up to him becoming tour boss. He was just a good guy all around, and what a since of humer. Janet and i send our thoughts and prayers to you and your kids. Janet & Bob Lamper
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For many years he was employed at the MacSimBar as a paper maker, retiring from Rock Tenn as Tower Boss Supervisor in 1994. In his leisure time Gene enjoyed working on tractors, golf, horseshoes and especially family time. He was a member of the Good Sam Mobile Mid Mittens Club Chapter 38.
On June 30, 1956 in Galesburg, MI he married the former Donna Allan, who survives. Also surviving are two daughters and a son, Eugenia (Roger) Jackson-Kling, Christopher (Kim) Book and Annette (Roger) Bayne; grandchildren, Amy (Erik) Burkhead, Matthew (Jamie) Jackson, Michelle (Josh) Whipple, Nicole Kling and Nathan Kling; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Kora and Ivy Burkhead, Zachariah Whipple and Alexis Schmitt; sisters, Deanna Elliott and Louise VanHout; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by siblings Maxine Harback, Charles and Leon Book.
Friends may visit with Gene’s family from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 P.M. Monday, May 13, 2013, at the
Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego
where funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 14, 2013, Pastor Stephen Burrow officiating. Cremation will follow with burial of ashes at Mountain Home Cemetery, Otsego at a later date.
Contributions in memory of Gene may be made to
Reverence Home Health & Hospice
or the
American Cancer Society
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
Offer Condolence for the family of Eugene Book
Condolence Messages
Suann Newman
May 9, 2013 at 8:33 pm
I am sorry to hear he passed on. And I wished I got to know him sooner.
Reply
Duffers and Friends
May 10, 2013 at 4:26 pm
we know there’s a new horseshoe game and/or golf game happening in heaven…one day we will all meet at the rainbow bridge and the joy will be, well, “heavenly”!!
Fore — Gene’s playing thru!
Reply
Marcy VanWinkle
May 10, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Sorry for your loss. Hugs to all. I hope all your great memories help you through the tough times ahead.
Reply
Christine Weever (VonHout)
May 11, 2013 at 9:17 am
I was so sorry to hear about Uncle Gene’s passing. And sorry that I won’t be able to come up to the service. He will be missed may he RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love Christine
Reply
Sheri Himes
May 11, 2013 at 1:34 pm
Dear Genia, and Family. We are so saddened to hear of the loss of your Dad. May God give you strength, and help you through this hard time. Just know that your family and friends are holding you close in there thoughts and prayers, and sending hugs and comfort. May Gods Love, surround you <3
Reply
Larry and Rhonda Elliottand family.
May 11, 2013 at 8:56 pm
so sorry to hear of uncle Gene’s passing. When ever i saw him he always had something funny to say. And made me laugh. I enjoyed looking at his tractors, When we had a family event. I liked listening. to him and Uncle Charles talk about farm stuff. from the old days.
Reply
Yvette Nadeau
May 12, 2013 at 12:38 pm
My Deepest Sympathy to you Donna and your family.I’m so sorry to hear about Gene’s passing. I will be missing him alot,and I know having been in the same team in horseshoes,I will always remember him with his big smile and his friendship. You are in my thoughts and my prayers.Someone like Gene who meant so much to so many people,will live on in so many loving memories.
With all my heart I wishing you Comfort, Strength and Hope …Yvette
Reply
Mary Loughead
May 13, 2013 at 9:12 am
Dear Genia and family, Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Reply
Jim & Diane Collins
May 13, 2013 at 3:33 pm
So sorry for your loss…He was such a good guy to work with
Never a dull moment with him around…He had such a good
since of Humor…Always joking around ..Made it bearable in the
Machine room…Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Reply
KATHY LOUGHEAD
May 14, 2013 at 4:49 pm
RIP GENE. YOUR WERE A GREAT TOUR BOSS. WE ALWAYS HAD FUN WORKING WITH YOU. TO THE FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Reply
Bob Lamper
May 17, 2013 at 9:21 am
Hi Donna & Family, We were so sad to hear of Gene’s passing. We had reservations at St. Ignase, Monday and Tuesday,other wise we would have went to Gene’s service. We were always good friends, from carrying off on the cutters together, on up to him becoming tour boss. He was just a good guy all around, and what a since of humer. Janet and i send our thoughts and prayers to you and your kids. Janet & Bob Lamper
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