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1942
DIED
2004
Eugene Santee Obituary
Gene was born June 30, 1942, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of John W. and LaVera M. (Bergert) Santee. He was united in marriage to Margaret Bruckman on Jan. 26, 1963, in St. Anns, Long Grove, Iowa.
Prior to his retirement in 1999 he was a truck driver for 35 years, retiring from Yellow Freight.
Gene enjoyed attending car shows and working in his yard.
He loved spending time with and helping his family, especially his grandchildren.
Those left to honor his memory include his loving wife of 41 years, Margaret; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Eugene Santee, and his wife, Jennifer, Davenport, and John Charles Santee, and his wife, Sarah Santee, Eldridge; two daughters and sons-in-law, Gina Santee Pewe, and her husband, Grant, Eldridge, and Michele Feldpausch, and her husband, Dan, Eldridge; 11 grandchildren, Joshua, Nicole, Tina, Keenan, Sidnee, Bryce Eugene, Allie, Dawson, Wyatt, Grace and Logan; three brothers, John Santee, Jerry Santee and Lloyd Santee; and two sisters, Frances Fedrick and Phyllis Hoffman.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece.
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Santee
Mark Eickhoff
May 10, 2004
We so so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please let us know.
Sincerely,
Mark & Terry Eickhoff
Dani Stichter
May 8, 2004
Dear Margaret,
Im sorry I could not come to Grandpa Gene's - My mom said I could go but she said this to me. Always remember the man laughing and with a smile on his face-never a unkind word to anyone or anything.
He loved his wife and family with his heart,he loved others with his smile. I will miss him, because I thought of him as my GRANDFATHER and I love him so much and you and everyone else. Love and see you soon
Danielle Stichter
Sherri Miller
May 7, 2004
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to the Santee Family, Gene was a Very Wonderful person, father and Grandfather. And will be missed Deeply. Sincerly our thought's are with are with you all.
And our Hearts are with you all......
Pam Kuhl
May 6, 2004
Margie It has been a very long time since we've had the opportunity to visit--however there are wonderful memories of the past.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Know that the Lord is with you giving you the strength needed at this time. Love Pam
Sandy Miller
May 5, 2004
Margie,
Willis and I are so sad to hear of Gene's passing (we all go back at least 41 years) and we know how happy you two were together, our hearts go out to you. We loved Gene, the world has lost a wonderful person.
Ruben Carrillo
May 4, 2004
Gene and Marge are our daughter, and son-in-laws friends through their son Rich. They are very close, and we always appreciated hearing how good they are to our granddaughter, Cayla, who lives in Davenport. Our daughter always told us how good they were to her, which meant alot to us since we live in Arizona. He will be missed by many we are sure. Our sympathy to all the family.
Nate Miller
May 4, 2004
YOUR FAMILY HAS ALWAYS TREATED ME LIKE A GRANDSON AND HAVE ALWAYS WELCOMED ME INTO YOUR HOME WITH OPEN ARMS. GENE WAS A GREAT GUY AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ME. MARGRET, THE THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS OF MY FAMILY ARE WITH YOU.
TOM&BEV WATKINS
May 4, 2004
Gene was a fine man and Tom enjoyed
working with him at Smith Transfer.
Bev enjoyed working with him at
Innes Company. You have our sympathy.
Tom and Bev Watkins
Michael & Carolyn Moore
May 4, 2004
With deepest sympathy for your loss. Could always tell when it was going to be a good day when Gene and the ElCamino were out together. Always a big smile when he came thru the drive-up at Valley Bank especially when a grandchild was along.
carol marten
May 4, 2004
Margaret--there are no words I can say but you and your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Dorri & Kevin Townsend
May 4, 2004
Kevin and I are very sorry to hear of you loss, we know how you are feeling and wish the best to you all. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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