Gene Hans Mohr
November 30, 1940 — December 7, 2015
Gene Hans Mohr
Gene Hans Mohr was born at home on November 30, 1940 to J. Melvin and Elinore (Harder) Mohr. Gene attended Newton Country School and later Avoca Schools where he graduated with the class of 1958. Gene was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Avoca, Iowa and attended Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa.
After high school Gene went to work at Union Pacific Railroad for 11 years before beginning farming in 1969. At Union Pacific Gene met the love of his life Nancy Robinson. Gene and Nancy married in 1961. To this union five children were born: Jeff, Michelle, Jennifer, Katrina and Kristin.
Gene loved his children and grandchildren, farming, John Deere tractors, westerns, his wife’s cooking, and most of all just being with his family. Gene was widely known for his always present sense of humor. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. Gene had a wonderful and special time with Nancy building a new home in Waukee. Gene loved having daily drop in visits from his family, as well as making friendships in his new neighborhood.
Gene passed away at his home in Waukee on Monday December 7, at the age of seventy five years and one week. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother Dean, and niece Kelly Zarestky.
Gene is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy; his children Jeff (Mary Jane) Mohr of Council Bluffs, IA; Michelle (Geff) Gescheidler of Urbandale, IA; Jennifer (Vic) Bradley of Johnston, IA; Katrina (Brandon) Donahe of West Des Moines, IA; Kristin (Ryan) Clayton of Waukee, IA; His beloved grandchildren: Kyle and Samantha Mohr, Jacob, Jordan and Jane Azinger, Brandon and Dillon Flynn, Emily Bradley, Peyton and Piper Donahe, Emma, Aniston and Ava Clayton; Siblings: Sally (Gary) Paulsen of Council Bluffs, IA; Gary (Jane) Mohr of Bettendorf, IA; and Carol DeBruyn of Long Grove, IA; in laws: Carole (Rick) Tallman of Council Bluffs, IA; Tim (Lisa) Robinson of Kansas City, IA, and mother-in-law Betty Robinson of Council Bluffs, IA; his many special nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of good friends.
Gene Hans Mohr was born at home on November 30, 1940 to J. Melvin and Elinore (Harder) Mohr. Gene attended Newton Country School and later Avoca Schools where he graduated with the class of 1958. Gene was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Avoca, Iowa and attended Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines, Iowa.
After high school Gene went to work at Union Pacific Railroad for 11 years before beginning farming in 1969. At Union Pacific Gene met the love of his life Nancy Robinson. Gene and Nancy married in 1961. To this union five children were born: Jeff, Michelle, Jennifer, Katrina and Kristin.
Gene loved his children and grandchildren, farming, John Deere tractors, westerns, his wife’s cooking, and most of all just being with his family. Gene was widely known for his always present sense of humor. He never met a stranger and was loved by all who knew him. Gene had a wonderful and special time with Nancy building a new home in Waukee. Gene loved having daily drop in visits from his family, as well as making friendships in his new neighborhood.
Gene passed away at his home in Waukee on Monday December 7, at the age of seventy five years and one week. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his twin brother Dean, and niece Kelly Zarestky.
Gene is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nancy; his children Jeff (Mary Jane) Mohr of Council Bluffs, IA; Michelle (Geff) Gescheidler of Urbandale, IA; Jennifer (Vic) Bradley of Johnston, IA; Katrina (Brandon) Donahe of West Des Moines, IA; Kristin (Ryan) Clayton of Waukee, IA; His beloved grandchildren: Kyle and Samantha Mohr, Jacob, Jordan and Jane Azinger, Brandon and Dillon Flynn, Emily Bradley, Peyton and Piper Donahe, Emma, Aniston and Ava Clayton; Siblings: Sally (Gary) Paulsen of Council Bluffs, IA; Gary (Jane) Mohr of Bettendorf, IA; and Carol DeBruyn of Long Grove, IA; in laws: Carole (Rick) Tallman of Council Bluffs, IA; Tim (Lisa) Robinson of Kansas City, IA, and mother-in-law Betty Robinson of Council Bluffs, IA; his many special nieces and nephews, cousins and a host of good friends.
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