Eugene C. Gilbreth's Obituary
Eugene C. Gilbreth, 98 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on September 5, 2024 at Bria of Columbia, Columbia, IL. He was born November 23, 1925, in Columbia, IL, son of the late William R., and Elizabeth, nee Brand, Gilbreth. He was married to the late Patricia, nee Burneson, Gilbreth. They were married May 21, 1949, in Columbia, IL. She had passed away December 4, 2021.
Gene was a devoted member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL, Knights of Columbus Council #6165, Boy Scouts of America, had taught welding at Ranken Technical College, and loved gardening and being outdoors. Gene had served in the U.S. Air Force as well as the U.S. Navy, during WW II and the Korean War. He had retired as a Superintendent from Crane Co., St. Louis, MO.
Surviving are his sons, Timothy (Mary) Gilbreth of Godfrey, IL, Dennis (Lisa) Gilbreth of Columbia, IL, Jerome (Renee) Gilbreth of Columbia, IL, and Christopher (Rebecca) Gilbreth of Columbia, IL; daughter, Susan Hayden of Columbia, IL; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren, along with other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by a son, John S. Gilbreth; sister, Helen T. Engel; and brothers, Walter Gilbreth and Joseph Gilbreth.
Visitation will be Friday, October 11, 2024, from 9:30 am - 11:30 am, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Columbia, IL, with Fr. Steve Thoma, C.R., officiating. Private family interment will follow in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: Immaculate Conception Catholic Education & Activities Center - Building Fund, 411 Palmer Road, Columbia, IL, 62236.
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