Eugene graduated from Fayette Methodist College in Missouri and taught school in Missouri for a year before moving to Iowa where he continued his teaching career. Later, he received his Master's Degree in music from the University of Southern California.
Later, with his family, they operated the Green Lantern restaurant in Decatur, Nebraska. He also taught school in Decatur. In 1990, the Corn's moved to Fremont. Eugene was a co-founder of the NiftyFifties restaurant and was involved in it's operation until retiring in 2004.
On August 12, 1960 Eugene was married in Onawa to Anita Downing.
Survivors: wife - Anita
2 sons - Craig and wife Jill Corn of Fremont
Jason and wife Pam Corn of Moorhead, Iowa
1 daughter - Audra and husband Mike Andren of Fremont
8 grandchildren
1 great grandchild
1 sister ? Darlene and husband Logan Butcher of Blencoe, Iowa
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers, Melvin and Leo.
The funeral service will be held in the Church of the Nazarene (Military & Johnson Rd) in Fremont at 10:30 AM Tuesday (May 26, 2009) with the Rev. Tom Shaw officiating. The committal will be Oto, Iowa in the Oto Cemetery at 3 PM Tuesday. Visitation will be in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Sunday 2pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 5pm to 7pm.
Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer's Association and the Dodge County Humane Society.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Duane & Helen Krause
Fremont, NE Friday, May 22, 2009 Craig and Jill, our thoughts and prayers are with you.Nancy Boyles
Fremont, Ne Friday, May 22, 2009 Gene is going to be missed by me. He used to come over to my office in the morning, bring me breakfast and stay and regale me with stories about everything under the sun. He was such an interesting person, with such kindness about him. Even when his alzheimers starting kicking in, he always knew me and talked to me. My own mother passed away from alzheimers, so Gene and I had a connection. He walks with God now and is among the angels. God Bless the family. NancyJoan Mings Long
Johnston, IA Thursday, May 21, 2009 I remember Gene most when I was a child & young adult. What a great man! My Mom, Julia, Gene's aunt was only six months older than Gene. She thought the world of him. My thoughts & prayers are with everyone.Norby Twin
Snyder, NE Thursday, May 21, 2009 Mr. Corn was my band teacher in Moorhead, IA back in the mid 60's. He was a great teacher! Sorry to hear of his passing. May God Bless him and his families.