Eugene "Gene" Marvin Neese passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Gene was born April 25, 1927 to Herbert and Alma Neese in Waco, TX.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in the Rosemound Cemetery with Major Bradley Caldwell officiating.

A longtime homebuilder and Navy veteran, he is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Doris; 2 daughters, Patricia Bass and husband, Richard, Cheryl Neese; granddaughters, Melanie Thompson and husband, Charles, Amy Neese; grandson, Danny Bass, and wife Corina; 3 great grandchildren, 3 brothers, Harry Neese and wife, Mary, Harvey Neese and James Neese.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers and an infant son.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4