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Eugene Willard “Gene” Campbell

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Eugene Willard “Gene” Campbell

Birth
Marshalltown, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death
16 May 2016 (aged 88)
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa, USA GPS-Latitude: 41.737916, Longitude: -92.734738
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Eugene Campbell age 88 of Grinnell, Iowa died at his home. Burial in the Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.

Eugene Willard Campbell was the son of Stewart and Clara Augusta Dost Campbell. He was a 1945 graduate of Newburg High School. He was a veteran of the US Army.

He was married to Byrna Jean Doud on November 11, 1950 in Newton, Iowa. To this union were born four children; David, Patricia, Michael and Lori. They lived in Grinnell where he owned and operated C & K Transfer for over 65 years.

Gene was a member of the Grinnell Elks, where he was a recipient of Elk of the year, Grinnell Odd Fellows, the Eagles Club and the Lions Club. He was also a member of the Iowa Truckers Association and recognized by the Iowa Transportation Museum in Grinnell. He was very active in the Grinnell Community as a supporter of Grinnell athletic teams and through various business organizations.

Gene was beloved by his family and friends. He was a prominent business person and held strong ethical values. He was considered a good man by many and was not afraid to extend his hand to those in need. He enjoyed bowling and playing fast-pitch softball in his younger years.
Eugene Campbell age 88 of Grinnell, Iowa died at his home. Burial in the Hazelwood Cemetery in Grinnell.

Eugene Willard Campbell was the son of Stewart and Clara Augusta Dost Campbell. He was a 1945 graduate of Newburg High School. He was a veteran of the US Army.

He was married to Byrna Jean Doud on November 11, 1950 in Newton, Iowa. To this union were born four children; David, Patricia, Michael and Lori. They lived in Grinnell where he owned and operated C & K Transfer for over 65 years.

Gene was a member of the Grinnell Elks, where he was a recipient of Elk of the year, Grinnell Odd Fellows, the Eagles Club and the Lions Club. He was also a member of the Iowa Truckers Association and recognized by the Iowa Transportation Museum in Grinnell. He was very active in the Grinnell Community as a supporter of Grinnell athletic teams and through various business organizations.

Gene was beloved by his family and friends. He was a prominent business person and held strong ethical values. He was considered a good man by many and was not afraid to extend his hand to those in need. He enjoyed bowling and playing fast-pitch softball in his younger years.


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