Eugene Robert Voga of Story City passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Zearing Health Care Center, Zearing, Iowa. He was 97 years young.
Eugene Robert Voga was born September 17, 1919 near Ellsworth, Iowa, Hamilton County. He was one of nine children born to Ole and Albie (Tyler) Voga.
He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1937.
In 1942, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy serving in the Seabees during World War II in Guadalcanal and Okinawa.
Following his honorable discharge in 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Eide on January 1, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Iowa.
At that time they moved to their farm outside Story City, where they worked together in their turkey and farming operation. Gene resided there until the fall of 2013 when he became a beloved resident of the Zearing Health Care Center.
Gene was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a former board trustee. He enjoyed his fellowship with the Men of Immanuel on Saturday mornings, especially bringing the donuts.
He was also a member of the Story City Kiwanis, the American Legion, and served for many years on the Central Iowa Mutual insurance board, the Story City, Story City-Gilbert Cooperative and the Iowa Turkey Federation boards.
Gene enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends, reading, and especially visits with his Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, the many stories he shared and his jars of jelly beans and M & M’s.
He is survived by his only son, Greg and wife Lana of Roland, his Grandson Jesse and wife Gretchen of Story City, Granddaughter Emily Salazar and husband Brian of Polk City, his four Great-grandchildren, Evan and Madeline Voga and Maggie and Brody Salazar. His sister Shirley Larson and sister-in-law Martha Voga, both of Story City, a host of nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Arlene in 2001, his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Blessed be the memory of Eugene Voga.
Obituary & photo published by Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes
Eugene Robert Voga was born September 17, 1919 near Ellsworth, Iowa, Hamilton County. He was one of nine children born to Ole and Albie (Tyler) Voga.
He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1937.
In 1942, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy serving in the Seabees during World War II in Guadalcanal and Okinawa.
Following his honorable discharge in 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Eide on January 1, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Iowa.
At that time they moved to their farm outside Story City, where they worked together in their turkey and farming operation. Gene resided there until the fall of 2013 when he became a beloved resident of the Zearing Health Care Center.
Gene was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a former board trustee. He enjoyed his fellowship with the Men of Immanuel on Saturday mornings, especially bringing the donuts.
He was also a member of the Story City Kiwanis, the American Legion, and served for many years on the Central Iowa Mutual insurance board, the Story City, Story City-Gilbert Cooperative and the Iowa Turkey Federation boards.
Gene enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends, reading, and especially visits with his Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, the many stories he shared and his jars of jelly beans and M & M’s.
He is survived by his only son, Greg and wife Lana of Roland, his Grandson Jesse and wife Gretchen of Story City, Granddaughter Emily Salazar and husband Brian of Polk City, his four Great-grandchildren, Evan and Madeline Voga and Maggie and Brody Salazar. His sister Shirley Larson and sister-in-law Martha Voga, both of Story City, a host of nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Arlene in 2001, his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Blessed be the memory of Eugene Voga.
Obituary & photo published by Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes
Eugene Robert Voga of Story City passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Zearing Health Care Center, Zearing, Iowa. He was 97 years young.
Eugene Robert Voga was born September 17, 1919 near Ellsworth, Iowa, Hamilton County. He was one of nine children born to Ole and Albie (Tyler) Voga.
He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1937.
In 1942, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy serving in the Seabees during World War II in Guadalcanal and Okinawa.
Following his honorable discharge in 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Eide on January 1, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Iowa.
At that time they moved to their farm outside Story City, where they worked together in their turkey and farming operation. Gene resided there until the fall of 2013 when he became a beloved resident of the Zearing Health Care Center.
Gene was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a former board trustee. He enjoyed his fellowship with the Men of Immanuel on Saturday mornings, especially bringing the donuts.
He was also a member of the Story City Kiwanis, the American Legion, and served for many years on the Central Iowa Mutual insurance board, the Story City, Story City-Gilbert Cooperative and the Iowa Turkey Federation boards.
Gene enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends, reading, and especially visits with his Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, the many stories he shared and his jars of jelly beans and M & M’s.
He is survived by his only son, Greg and wife Lana of Roland, his Grandson Jesse and wife Gretchen of Story City, Granddaughter Emily Salazar and husband Brian of Polk City, his four Great-grandchildren, Evan and Madeline Voga and Maggie and Brody Salazar. His sister Shirley Larson and sister-in-law Martha Voga, both of Story City, a host of nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Arlene in 2001, his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Blessed be the memory of Eugene Voga.
Obituary & photo published by Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes
Eugene Robert Voga was born September 17, 1919 near Ellsworth, Iowa, Hamilton County. He was one of nine children born to Ole and Albie (Tyler) Voga.
He graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1937.
In 1942, Gene enlisted in the United States Navy serving in the Seabees during World War II in Guadalcanal and Okinawa.
Following his honorable discharge in 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Eide on January 1, 1946 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Iowa.
At that time they moved to their farm outside Story City, where they worked together in their turkey and farming operation. Gene resided there until the fall of 2013 when he became a beloved resident of the Zearing Health Care Center.
Gene was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a former board trustee. He enjoyed his fellowship with the Men of Immanuel on Saturday mornings, especially bringing the donuts.
He was also a member of the Story City Kiwanis, the American Legion, and served for many years on the Central Iowa Mutual insurance board, the Story City, Story City-Gilbert Cooperative and the Iowa Turkey Federation boards.
Gene enjoyed visiting with his family and many friends, reading, and especially visits with his Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren. He will be remembered for his infectious smile, the many stories he shared and his jars of jelly beans and M & M’s.
He is survived by his only son, Greg and wife Lana of Roland, his Grandson Jesse and wife Gretchen of Story City, Granddaughter Emily Salazar and husband Brian of Polk City, his four Great-grandchildren, Evan and Madeline Voga and Maggie and Brody Salazar. His sister Shirley Larson and sister-in-law Martha Voga, both of Story City, a host of nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his wife Arlene in 2001, his parents, four brothers and three sisters.
Blessed be the memory of Eugene Voga.
Obituary & photo published by Adams & Soderstrum Family of Funeral Homes
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