Eugene “Gene” Topper, age 73, of West Peoria, passed away Wednesday June 8, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Lutheran Hillside Village Nursing Center in Peoria. Gene lost his battle with cancer after just being diagnosed in January.
He was born July 2, 1937 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana to Elby and Leoma (Hanmore) Topper. He married Marianne Lumberry Oct. 23, 1976. She survives along with one brother, Donald (Joyce) Topper of West Peoria, two nieces: Katie (Kim) Shadley of Peoria, Jonell (Joseph) Madden of Des Plains, IL, and one sister-in-law, Roberta Lumberry of Peoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Robert Topper.
He was raised on the south side of Peoria and graduated from Manuel High in 1955.Gene was a Navy Veteran where he worked on Jet Turbine Motors. Following his time in the military he was employed by Hiram Walker for 23 years and later worked for Mitsubishi, retiring in 1991.
He was a member of the City of West Peoria Zoning Board.
He was a gracious, kind, loving, and good hearted. Gene’s talent was that he could fix anything.
We will miss his smile, his warm nature, and his wonderful ability to make someone smile.
Funeral services will be Monday June 13, 2011 at 12 Noon at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bartonville. Rev. Philip Lund will officiate. Visitation will be two hours prior to the services on Monday at the church. Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel in Peoria is in charge of arrangements.
Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery with Military Rites.
Memorials may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church at 200 Colona Ave. Bartonville, Il. 61607, or to Lutheran Hillside Village Nursing Center.
Please view Gene’s obituary online at www.Davison-Fulton.com
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.8.18