Eugene Morton Lord

Eugene Morton Lord

October 11, 1931 - March 04, 2022

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MADISON - Eugene Morton “Gene” Lord, age 90, of Madison, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Rainbow Hospice Care. He was born on Oct. 11, 1931, in Racine, Wis., the son of Leo Lord and Mildred (Mickle) Lord.


In 1948, Eugene graduated from Rufus King High School in Milwaukee, where he had enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball and track. After High School, he served in the Korean War. Eugene was a proud member of the Milwaukee Police Department and Federal Court security officer.


In his free time, Gene enjoyed traveling and loved hunting and fishing in the Lone Rock area. He was a skilled woodworker and avid gardener. He took great pleasure in sharing these passions with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  


Eugene is survived by his significant other, Peggy Wilson; daughters, Christine Tralongo and Kathleen Buenning; son, Michael Lord; four grandchildren, Anthony (Jennifer) Tralongo, Stephanie (Richard) McClellan, Ryan (Melanie) Buenning and Eric Buenning; eight great-grandchildren, AJ Tralongo, Nicholas Tralongo, Sophia Tralongo, Reid McClellan, Elena McClellan, Miles Buenning, Charlie Buenning and Lewis Buenning; and the entire Wilson family. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Diane L. Lord.


A funeral service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 12 noon on Thursday, March 10, 2022.  Burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, Milwaukee. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.


Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and Rainbow Hospice Care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

5203 Monona Drive

(608) 221-5420

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Rose Walker Wiberg
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I was saddened to read of Gene’s death. For many years we lived down the block on 2nd Street in Milwaukee. As neighbors we shared many games of hide and seek and statue maker. I remember Gene as a Policeman on Wisconsin Avenue near Peacock Shoes. Always a gentle soul. We reconnected with Donna some years ago also. Prayers for all. Rose Walker Wiberg
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Tribute Store
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May you hold your memories close to your heart. Love The Donna Stellpflug Family
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Ken & Jean Hoehn
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Gene Lord, was a great friend to all the employees at Moldenhauer Appliance and Goldsmith restaurant in downtown Milwaukee. An outstanding Police Officer as well. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He is fondly remembered. - Ken & Jean Hoehn
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Larry Ruppert
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Gene was one of my favorite people. He served the public for most of his life, as a police officer. We are so glad that we were able to celebrate his 90th birthday with him, and to have cousin’s lunch dates in the summer. He was exceptionally kind to my mother and grandmother. Gene provided me with one of my favorite memories as a teenager. Gene gave Jerry Van Slyke and me tickets to a Milwaukee Braves game that were front row , by the Braves dugout. I was able to tell him how much I appreciated that at his birthday celebration. His family is in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏 Larry and Mary Ellen
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Jason and Tiffany Lord
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Uncle Gene brought so many gifts to our life. We will never forget him!
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Leslie Poertner
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Sorry to hear about your dad passing. My Dad Bill Poertner has many memories of your your Dad and the Korean War. Bill is still alive 92 and has revealed many stories of the circus parade etc..... Jim and Bill Poertner

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