DEFOREST - Eugene Harry “Cowboy” Juul, age 82, of DeForest, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Badger Prairie Health Care Center. He was born on April 10, 1941, in Madison, the son of Henry "Hank" and Ruth (Berndt) Juul.

Gene graduated from Watertown High School in 1959. He married Bonnie Relph on May 20, 1972, at Luther Memorial Church.

He was a successful salesman his whole career, which included Kirby vacuums, automobiles, and insurance. Until his retirement in 2019, he owned his insurance agency E&J Agency for many years, selling supplemental and long-term care insurance. He received many awards in all his endeavors.

Gene volunteered for many years as a bell ringer with the Salvation Army, as well as for the Humane Society. He was very charitable and generous, frequently supporting other organizations including St. Jude's Children's Hospital among many others.

He was a Wisconsin sports fan, especially rooting for the Packers and Badgers. He was a proud collector of Packers memorabilia and eagle statues, enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and hunting.

Gene is survived by his wife, Bonnie; two daughters, Shelly (Nicholas) Schroedl and Alicia (Scott) Lux; granddaughters, Taylor, Brynja and Anya; grandsons, Kaden, Kevin, Kaison and Kashton; nephew, Bob; and niece, Tina. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Jill Adams; and brother-in-law, Daniel Relph.

A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. Burial will take place at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gene's memory to the Salvation Army or Dane County Humane Society.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420

Eugene "Gene" Harry Juul

April 10, 1941 - December 06, 2023

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