A memorial service for Gene Reynolds, age 87, of Milford, Iowa, was held Monday, June 27, 2022, at Faith Community Church in Milford.
Eugene “Gene” E Reynolds Jr. was born June 29, 1934, in Milford, Iowa, to Eugene Sr. and Marietta Reynolds. Gene went to be with the love of his life June 22, 2022. Gene joined the Navy at age 17 and after the Navy he came back to work with his father at Reynolds Plumbing and Heating where he eventually took over the business. Gene spent most of his retirement years at Shoppers Supply/Bomgaars as your friendly plumber!
On May 26, 1956, he was united in marriage to Carol Lee Brower and the family lived in a house in Milford that Gene built himself. In 1957 they were blessed with their first born Julie, three years later they were blessed again with their son Marc. Gene was an avid hunter and fisherman and a charter member of Pheasants Forever.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Carol, his parents, his brothers William and Jay and his sister Patricia Johnson. Left to mourn him are his daughter Julie Reynolds of Milford, son Marc (Gail) Reynolds of Northlake, Texas, grandchildren; Gina (Fred) Grobe of Fort Dodge, Sam Reynolds of Homestead, Pennsylvania and Yana Reynolds of Northlake, Texas along with two great-grandchildren; Alexandra and Levi Grobe of Fort Dodge.
Turner Jenness Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.