Obituary for Eugene Grant Vanderbunt (Guest book)

Message from Lauren Gearig daughter of Vidus and Loisamiller49@gmail.com Gearing.

June 23, 2017 7:11 PM

My sincere condolences. Gene was a deputy sheriff when I was about 9 or 10. He stopped in his cruiser and picked me at about 10pm as I was walking along the side of the road trying to get home after supposing to spend the night with a not-so-nice friend and I decided to leave her house without telling anyone. A few years later he became a neighbor and stopped by the house to pay his respects when my father passed a way. I'll always remember him.

A candle was lit by Julie Soldenwagner on December 14, 2016 6:43 AM

Message from Dr. Deborah J. Stanforth

November 21, 2016 3:42 PM

I'm so sorry to hear of Gene's passing. While working in Fulton County, Gene was my support guy. He was always there for me and helped me through some tough times with a story or a laugh. I will always remember our first meeting and our years of friendship. He was a prince among men!

Message from Allen and Ellen Upp

November 19, 2016 11:20 AM

SO sorry to hear of your loss. I met Gene when he was working for Karl Taut and I was working for Dielman Supply. Great guy! We had some good laughs. I'll pray for comfort for the family,and I'm planning to attend the celebration of life. God Bless . Al

Message from Nancy Vanderbunt

November 19, 2016 9:24 AM

MY BIG BROTHER! WOW! What a special person. Memories flow of our sister and me on the front porch of our home racing angleworms (making ours go faster with toothpicks), playing with our dolls under their blankets while the thunder and rain came and Gene would be in the kitchen and bring us out homeade treats made from puffed rice and puffed wheat - now rice krispie treats. Memories of his big bull who soon lost his happy home and Ginger the goat whom he trained to play hide and seek with us (we did not understand that one summersalt and she had won), and Tag.... oh the memories. I am especially grateful for an incident when I was about 7 yrs old. He and Ev showed up with a beautiful red box with blu letteers - happy birthday Nancy!. Inside was an Andy Panda bear. There was a BIG fight (due to religious problems) but Gene prevailed and I got to keep my bear. Years later when HE was ill I sent HIM a bear. Reminded him of the situation. We talked so many times about "our bears". That bear of his sat on his bed until Wes rescue it upon closing his home. I am so glad. He is old and worn but has been so loved - just as my brother. Another time he drove to Fla. when I was having major problems with a teenager. A heart to heart ended up with my having the most perfect son in the world to this very day (and he is now 55 years old on Dec. 11). It is so hard to let him go but I must and will. But he will never be forgotton. He now joins his family members and one day we will reunite with him. Until then may you - Wes and Bruce - and family members have peace. May you know youare very loved. May we press on as a family now united as things have changed so very very much. I love you all. Aunt Nancy

Message from David and Chris Wachtmann and family

November 17, 2016 9:11 PM

Our deepest sympathy to Wes and Bruce and there families. We will miss Uncle Gene....he had spent many special celebrations at our home over the past several years...he will be greatly missed by us all! May you rest in peace Uncle Gene...for you are now in our loving Lords arms! Amen!

A candle was lit by Susan Dean Wills on November 17, 2016 8:25 PM

A candle was lit by joyce wilson on November 17, 2016 4:58 PM

Message from Hal Griffin

November 17, 2016 1:52 PM

To Gene's Family, I have known Gene ever since he came to Wauseon. I remember when he was Deputy Sheriff, I used to work at Ramon's Shell across from the Court House. You have my Sympathy. Hal Griffin

A candle was lit by Jim & Vicky Mann on November 17, 2016 11:45 AM

Message from Bruce & Mary Smith

November 17, 2016 9:34 AM

We are very sad to hear of Gene's passing. He was such a fun man to be around, and "Oh, the stories he would tell!" He will be sadly missed in our community, and well remembered as an asset to those who knew him ! One more treasure that we have lost ! Our prayers are with the entire family !

A candle was lit by Marsha Geringer Shockey Watts on November 16, 2016 11:19 PM

Message from Larry & Jan Free

November 16, 2016 9:41 PM

So sorry to hear of Gene passing. What a wonderful man,
We did a lot of work with him in his day, we are in Florida and
Will not be able to attend the service.

God Bless

Message from Paul zumFelde

November 16, 2016 8:40 PM

I have known Gene for over 50 year going back to my high school days. He was always a great guy to spend time with and I never knew him to be anything but always a very positive person. I loved his restaurant, his wives, his hobbies and his many friends. He was a champion for Wauseon and always reminded me of where I came from. He will be missed. My prayers are with his family. Paul zumfelde

A candle was lit by Cindy (Waite) Williams on November 16, 2016 7:47 PM

Message from Steve and Mary Edwards

November 16, 2016 6:04 PM

Our deepest sympathy to the family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Gene will be greatly remembered and missed.

A candle was lit by Richard & Myrna Brown on November 16, 2016 5:50 PM

Message from Howard and Judy Warncke

November 16, 2016 3:02 PM

Sending our deepest sympathy to your family. So sorry we cannot be to your father's memorial service since we are in Florida. Gene was a great funny loving guy. Our parents shared a lot of great times together. I'll miss his hugs at church on Sunday mornings. Dwell on the loving memories of your dad.

Message from Liana Barnes Baldwin

November 16, 2016 1:42 PM

My deepest sympathy to Gene's family. He and my Dad coached baseball together for many years. He was a great guy and will really be missed

Eugene Grant Vanderbunt

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