Died Saturday June 1, 2019 at Dunklau Gardens
Gene was born February 2, 1931 in Paynesville, MN., to Louis and Hulda 'Trantow' Fischbach. The family moved to Morris, MN where Gene graduated high school in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 and was honorably discharged in August of 1978. He married Violetta Tholund on June 15, 1954. His military service took him to northern Canada and Korea, then in 1961 Gene was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue and from there he served two tours in Vietnam. The family remained in the Omaha area until Vi retired from her job at SAC. They then moved to Woodcliff, south of Fremont in 1989.
Gene was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Fremont, Woodcliff Lions Club and served as District Governor, Fremont Shrine Club and Oriental Band. He was also a member of the Tangier Shrine Center in Omaha, past commander of its Legion of Honor, York Rite and Scottish Rite Masonic Bodies, 60 year member of the Masonic Lodge and current member of Papillion Masonic Lodge #39 where he was past Worshipful Master in 1982, Papillion Chapter #114 Order of the Eastern Star and National Sojourner's Omaha Chapter 19. While his boys were involved with scouting he served as Scout Master.
Survivors:
Sons Bruce (Kelly) Fischbach and Dana Fischbach
6 grandchildren Jessica (John), Elise (Caleb), Paul, Ryun, Kylie and Dylan
4 great grandchildren Damian, Brianna, Chloe and Anna
Sister Marlene
Brother Ken
Sisters-in-laws Norma and Donna
Gene was preceded in death by his wife Vi in July of 2015 and his parents.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Friday June 7 at First United Methodist Church in Fremont. Burial will at 1:30pm at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Omaha with military honors. Rev. Bill Gepford will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday from 3pm to 7pm with the family present from 5pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. A masonic service will be 7pm Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Shrine Transportation Fund and the Woodcliff Lions.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Charlene C Cain
Albuquerque, NM Thursday, June 6, 2019 My condolences to the Fischbach family. I remember Gene as a generous and noble person with a kind heart. He has now found his righteous place in Heaven with all the saints and angels.Angela Anderson
Kent, MN Thursday, June 6, 2019 I'm so very sorry to hear of Uncle Gene's passing. I will forever be grateful that I got to meet him last summer. I wish we had more time. Rest In Peace.Angie, Jay, Madelyn, McKennah and Carson Anderson
Missy Juan Aj Aaron Adam Cordero
Albuquerque, NM Thursday, June 6, 2019 Uncle Gene was an amazing man. I loved listening to his stories of our family and his life. He was always giving to others and accomplished so much in his lifetime. He made a huge difference in the world around him! My boys loved to talk to him about Scouting and always gave him the Scout Salute when they saw him. He was a hero to all of us! He will always missed!Missy, Juan, Aj, Aaron and Adam Cordero
James Tholund
Wapello, IA Thursday, June 6, 2019 A good man has passed from this earth unto heaven. Wise words of wisdom, patience and a steady hand in the course of his life. A life well lived indeed. Our condolences to the Fischbach families. Jim & Clare TholundTony & Linda Schafer
Sioux Falls, SD Thursday, June 6, 2019 Uncle Gene was our hero who we admired. We loved his stories of past history and his wisdom. He always had a warm inviting smile and his hugs were comforting. We will miss him greatly.Bonita Tholund
Homosassa, FL Thursday, June 6, 2019 What an amazing man! Such wonderful memories throughout the years growing up. I just know your visiting with Aunt Vi, Mom and Dad, Jerry and all the rest who are in heaven. Your an angel now.... Fly high Uncle Gene.... Fly highJoel Tholund
Ocala, FL Thursday, June 6, 2019 I shall always remember the times shared, Christmas was always extra special as the Tholund tribe was welcomed in your home. You devoted your life to family , God and Country making a huge difference in the lives of everyone you met. Your presence shall be missed but my memories of you and Aunt Vi will forever make me smile knowing your above with mom and dad and hear the laughter as you watch over us. Thank you for just being you.Joel Tholund
Deborah Rauth
Bonners ferry, ID Thursday, June 6, 2019 Uncle Gene told me years ago to put my best foot forward and then everything will go right. He had so much wisdom and always willing to share it. Miss him forever.Christine Edwards (Tholund)
Vista, CA Thursday, June 6, 2019 I'm very sorry to hear of Gene's passing. I'm so very grateful I got to meet him at the reunion last year. I will never forget his incredible stories. RIP Gene.dan dibbern
Fremont, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Dana so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking to your Dad a few times . He had some great stories. When taking care of those cats it was fun to see the mementos at the cabin from some of those stories. Great memories for you too. He seemed like a great guy, I am sure he was a great Dad.Harland T Fogle
Omaha, NE Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Thoughts & prayers with Gene's family at this trying time.Nick Schultz
Imperial, NE Monday, June 3, 2019 I just learned of Gene's passing, please accept my sympathy for your loss, but now, Gene and Vi are back together again. I always looked forward to visiting with them at state-wide Lions club events, both seemed to always have a such positive attitude about things, in spite of some challenges late in life. They set great examples for the rest of us, and it was my pleasure, and to my betterment to have known them. Now they both will be greatly missed.