Eugene August “Gene†Fenske
Eugene August “Gene†Fenske , Age 89
Eugene August "Gene" Fenske, age 89 of Baraboo, WI passed away on May 13, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital. Gene was born on October 8, 1931 in Baraboo, WI to parent Julius and Viva (Platt) Fenske.
Gene was active in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Greenwood VFW, and he served two terms as the Village of West Baraboo Trustee.
He was awarded several metals for his time served in the United States Marine Corps. He served during the Korean War and was awarded a service metal with 3-star, National Defense metal, and the United Nations metal.
Gene was an avid gardener; he grew the best tomatoes around and shared them with everyone. He always had the most pristine lawn that was hard to match. He loved spending time with family and friends.
He worked at Alliant Energy for the majority of his career until he retired. Gene worked part time at Walmart for several years. He then started his own lawn mowing service, running it up until last summer.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Donald, Marvin, Keith; 2ndwife, Caroline; two stepchildren, Daniel Mielke and Debra Bartnick.
He is survived by his children, Russell (Laura) Fenske, Gary (Cheryl) Fenske, Sandra Feigl, Jeff (Patti) Fenske, Chris Achenbach, James Fenske; 18 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren; as well as several other family and friends.
Gene will be missed dearly by family and friends. In Lieu of flowers memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Baraboo, or the Greenwood VFW.
A funeral service is being held on Tuesday May 18, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baraboo. Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday until the time of the service at the church. Interment and military honors will take place at Walnut Hill Cemetery following the service.
Condolences
Penny R. Snyder May 15, 2021
Lifelong friend BARABOO , Wisconsin
Gene, you certainly will be missed by many people including me. Deepest Sympathy to your entire family. Penny White Snyder
marlene powell May 15, 2021
long time friend baraboo , Wisconsin
Gene has been a friend since high school days. Always kind and friendly. He will be missed.. My sincere condolences to allofyou
Tom and Audrey Quale May 16, 2021
Laura Fenske’s brother and his wife Sarasota , Florida
So very sorry for your loss.
Teresa Novinska May 16, 2021
Long time friend of Laura Fenske Lake Zurich , Illinois
My deepest sympathies to the Fenske family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mark Vondra May 16, 2021
Meghan (Fenske) Vondra is our daughter -in-law Livingston , Wisconsin
So sorry for your loss! You have our deepest sympathy! Mark & Pam Vondra
Randy Braun May 17, 2021
Friend Denver , Colorado
Gene was a good man! He provided a great deal of support to my mother, Joyce Braun, during her final years in Baraboo.
Sue Carter, Dee Kempa, Ed Wiese May 17, 2021
Friend Paradise Valley , Arizona
Gene was a great friend to our mother, Dorothy Wiese and our family and he will be missed. Gene always had a sense of humor and great advice for anyone who asked his opinion. Gene was also the guy anyone could call for something that needed to be done - watering flowers, small maintenance or just checking on something. Our sincere condolences to the family. Gene will be greatly missed and remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Tammi Alexander, Badger Honor Flight May 17, 2021
Acquaintance Madison , Wisconsin
The volunteers, flight team and board of Badger Honor Flight mourn the loss of their hero, Eugene Fenske. We are thankful for his military service and proud to have served him on his trip to Washington, D.C. on May 21, 2016.
Marilyn Rohde May 23, 2021
Friend Baraboo , Wisconsin
I learned to know Gene through my friend Louis Munz, who was in same VFW unit. I thoroughly enjoyed driving by and admiring his beautiful flower beds and manicured lawn. I also knew his late brother Keith. Gene will be missed.