Eugene Edward Gowan
October 04, 1931 - November 16, 2016
Obituary
Madison-Eugene E. Gowan, age 85, passed away on November 16, 2016. He was born on October 4, 1931 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Edward J. and Helen E. Gowan. Gene married his loving wife, Veronica (Ronnie) Finnerty on September 24, 1955 in Brooklyn, NY. He was preceded in death by Ronnie, the love of his life, in 2010, and his son Kenny in 1960.
Gene had a long, successful career at CUNA MUTUAL retiring as a Vice President in 1991. Gene and Ronnie then moved to Niceville, FL for years. They then moved back to Madison when all of their children and grandchildren came back to the area. Gene is survived by his four sons, Jim, Gene (Kristin), Brian (Barbi), Ed (Wendy); his 10 grandchildren, Taylor, Aaron, Reid, Abby, Brynn, Justina, Kevin, Erica, Kristin, and Rene; along with his sister, Lois Schubert. The family would like to thank the staff at Coventry Village and The Waterford for the care they provided Gene. Lastly, we would like to thank the incredible staff of Agrace for all they did to make Gene's journey a comfortable one. Services will be held at the GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 28, 2016. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Agrace HospiceCare, 5395 E. Cheryl Pkwy., Madison, WI 53711. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Avenue
(608)831-6761
Events
Visitation
Mon Nov 28, 2016 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Mon Nov 28, 2016 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Rita Franklin
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My deepest condolences for your family. Gene was a wonderful man who will be missed by many....
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Frayne Born
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A big man with a big smile and heart. I will always remember Gene at at CUNA Mutual as being one of the friendliest execs. there. He treated everyone as an equal and that made an impression on me.
I know he will be missed by many and my heart goes out to the family. When losing a loved one, an emptiness takes over your heart. Try to fill that hole with the love and support from your friends and family.
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Dick and Mary Lu Zellers
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Your mother and father were two of our dearest friends. Your father was deeply loved by many people and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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Ann Roberts
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Many of us agree that Gene Gowan was a kind and compassionate human. He always had that great smile on his face, often stopping to chat for a few minutes. My sympathies to his family and friends. Thoughts and prayers are being sent to all of you. He will be greatly missed by many.
Sincerely,
Ann Roberts
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Keith Tlapa
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Gene was a great person to work with at CUNA Mutual. He always had time to say HI and stop and chat about what may be happening in your life. I always tried to return the favor. Those are rare qualities today. I always valued Gene's advice and his honesty and trust. Gene is a fond memory for me of Cuna Mutual.
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Jennifer Lewis
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Mr. Gowan was one of my dads ( John Sullivan) closest friends. I remember spending time with him and his family on the lake in the summer and him and Mrs . Gowan coming to our house for game nights with my parents. He was a great husband, Father and friend. We will miss him .
Jennifer Lewis