Eugene Edward Prudhom's Obituary
Racine – Eugene “Gene” Edward Prudhom, 89, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.
Eugene was born to the late Albert Prudhom and Anna DeFatte on December 25, 1933, in Racine. He was united in marriage to MaryAnn Seitz on May 3, 1958, at St. John Nepomuk in Racine.
Eugene is a Korean war veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He was an honor flight participant in 2017. He worked for the U.S. postal service for 30 years, before retiring in 1995. Eugene was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Sturtevant. He was also a member of Moose Lodge 437. Eugene enjoyed bowling, which he did for over 60 years, and he played city softball for 40 years. Eugene loved being a grandpa and was always there for any events his grandchildren had.
Eugene will be deeply missed by his loving wife, MaryAnn (nee Seitz) Prudhom; children: Ken (LouAnn) Prudhom, Carol (Brian) Sweney, and Don (Alanna) Prudhom; grandchildren: Craig, Anne, Steven, Kaitlyn, John, Lauren and Joe; sister-in-law Judy Held, as well as many other friends and family.
Eugene was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Cindy; brothers: Fred, Ray, and Larry Prudhom; brother-in-law Dennis Held; and stepfather Robert Morris.
Services for Eugene will be held on Monday, August 28 at Calvary Baptist Church in Sturtevant. Visitation will be held from 10:00A.M. to 11:00A.M., followed by a memorial service.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the staff at Compassus for their kind and compassionate care.
Any donations may be directed to the Calvary Baptist Church in Sturtevant.
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