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

Eugene Morton Lord

October 11, 1931 - March 04, 2022

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