Eugene "Gene" Oliver Prange

EUGENE “GENE” O. PRANGE, 80, of Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, passed away at 11:14 am, Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late Oliver and Jacqueline (nee Aubuchon) Prange on September 26, 1944 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Gene was a farmer and co-owned the family dairy farm.

He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Renault, Illinois. He was also a member of the American Legion Post #622 in Prairie du Rocher for over 50 years and was a past commander. Gene was a member of the Monroe County Farm Bureau and the Monroe County Cattleman Association. He was Proud of his centennial farm plaque.

Gene was an Army Veteran.

Survivors:

Fiancee:

Ruth Pope (Andres)

Family Friend & Farm Hand:

Lynden Prange

Fatherly Figure to:

Rayette Cory

Wade Fults

Lara (Jason) Pope-Griffin

Joseph (Amanda) Pope

Veronica Pope

4 Sisters:

Sue (Bill) Kunkel

Betty (Dave) Gross

Gail (Marvin) Roy

Tammy (Marty Stempel) Dixon

11 Grandchildren:

Savannah, Jessica, Alyssa, Lindsay, Steven (Laurin), Damion, Zeke, Korben, Mackenzie, Jackson and Aubrey

2 Great Grandchildren:

Gabe and Colton

8 Nieces and Nephews:

Bonnie (Brian) Kelley, Natalie (Mike) Jones, Scott (Kimberly) Gross, Roger (Carrie) Gross, Teresa (Tyler) Buchheit, Justin (Cassie) Roy, John Dixon and Sarah (Jeremiah) Gloria

Many Cousins and Farm Friends

Preceded in death:  Parents

Funeral Service:

11:00 am, Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Renault, Illinois

Officiating:

Rev. Terry Grebing

Interment:

Gilbert Cemetery

Ames, Illinois

Visitation:

Tuesday – 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Pechacek Funeral Home, Red Bud, Illinois

Wednesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Renault, Illinois

Memorials:

Gilbert Cemetery Fund

Donor’s Choice

Family Choice