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Eugene P. “Gene” Van Zee

Birth	:	23 Oct 1923 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	26 Sep 2014 Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.3572006, -92.7881012
Description	:	Following a bravely fought battle with Alzheimer's, Eugene P. Van Zee, age 90, of Gibson, passed away on September 26, 2014 in Oskaloosa. Although his memory had faded, his love of life and quiet demeanor were ever present. Gene was born on October 23, 1923 in Oskaloosa, the second of three sons to Dick and Elizabeth(Brower)Van Zee, He grew up near Leighton and graduated from Pella High School in 1940. Gene proudly served his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1943 to 1946. On September 7, 1947, Gene married Dorothy Perkins at the Little Brown Church in... Read More	Following a bravely fought battle with Alzheimer's, Eugene P. Van Zee, age 90, of Gibson, passed away on September 26, 2014 in Oskaloosa. Although his memory had faded, his love of life and quiet demeanor were ever present. Gene was born on October 23, 1923 in Oskaloosa, the second of three sons to Dick and Elizabeth(Brower)Van Zee, He grew up near Leighton and graduated from Pella High School in 1940. Gene proudly served his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater from 1943 to 1946. On September 7, 1947, Gene married Dorothy Perkins at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Their marriage was blessed with three children, Steve, Robert and Rita. They farmed near Leighton until 1958 when they moved to Gibson where Gene managed and later owned the Gibson Elevator. He thoroughly enjoyed the feed and grain business and valued the relationships he built with the area farmers. Gene operated the elevator along with his son Steve. Upon retirement he returned to his farming roots by tending to the hardwoods and Christmas trees he planted on his small acreage in Gibson. Gene's greatest joy was spending time with his family, following his grandchildren's activities, and being entertained by his great-grandchildren. Gene enjoyed bowling and traveling, especially trips to visit his two brothers. He appreciated beautiful wood and his carpentry projects were completed to perfection. Gene was especially proud of the two homes he helped build for his family. He was a trustee and elder of the Gibson United Presbyterian Church, member of the American Legion Post#0507, Supersweet Feed Focus Group, What Cheer Lions Club, and former mayor and city council member of Gibson. Survivors include Dorothy, his loving wife of 67 years; his children, Steve of Gibson; Robert(Susan Hutchinson)of Deep River; and Rita(Phil)Striegel of Coralville; nine grandchildren: Joshua(Kristen)Van Zee of Oskaloosa, Heath(Samantha)Van Zee of Cedar Rapids, Ashley(Michael)Reif of Grinnell, Jeremy Van Zee(Megan Strong) of New Sharon, Kyle(Lindsay)Van Zee of Linden, Kevin(Clara)Van Zee of What Cheer, David Striegel(finance Brooke Gifford) of Thousand Oaks, CA, Scott(Miranda)Striegel of St. Anthony, MN, and Katie(Adam)Josephson of Ventura, CA; 12 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Irene Perkins of Des Moines, Marilyn(James)Murphy of Runnells, Martha Perkins of Ottumwa, Harriet Van Zee of Dayton, Ohio, as well as many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter-in-law, Dixie Van Zee; brothers Glen Van Zee and Clarence(June)Van Zee; brothers-in-law Paul Perkins and Kenneth Perkins, and a sister-in-law, Vivian Meyers. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014, at 10 am in the Gibson United Presbyterian Church in Gibson, Iowa, with Reverend Hans Cornelder officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Evergreen Cemetery near Leighton. A procession will form at the Gibson United Presbyterian Church at 1 pm Wednesday for those wishing to go to the Cemetery. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements were visitation will begin Tuesday morning after 10 and the family will be at the funeral chapel from 5-8 Tuesday evening to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Gibson United Presbyterian Church or Keokuk County Hospice.

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Eugene P. “Gene” Van Zee's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Leighton, Mahaska County, USA.
When did Eugene P. “Gene” Van Zee death?
Eugene P. “Gene” Van Zee death on 26 Sep 2014 in Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.3572006
Longitude: -92.7881012

Family Members:

Parent

Dirk Steven “Dick” Van Zee

(1896 - 1984)

Elizabeth Brower Van Zee

(1900 - 1970)

Siblings

Clarence Henry “Van” Van Zee

(1924 - 2011)

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Coordinate: 41.3572006, -92.7881012

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