Eugene Baal

Baal, Eugene "Gene" MADISON Eugene "Gene" Baal, age 77, of Madison, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2008. He was born on Sept. 16, 1930, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Ellen (Clark) Baal. Gene married Clara Louise Smerud on Jan. 5, 1957, in Dubuque, Iowa. He worked for CEN-PE-CO, as a state manager, sales person, and truck driver for more than 30 years. Gene enjoyed golfing, visiting, and socializing with friends and family. Gene is survived by his children, Dennis and Allan Baal of Madison, Keith (Sara) Baal of Cambridge, and Diane Baal of Monona; a grandchild, Zach Baal of Monona; and a brother, James (Mary Lou) Baal of Sherrill, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara; parents; and two brothers, Robert and Clarence "Bud" Jr. Services will be held at IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5101 Schofield St., Monona, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2008, with Father John Meinholz presiding. Burial will be at Blooming Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. Thank you to the nurses and staff at St. Marys Hospital, 5th floor, for all the miles they walked taking care of Gene, and also to the fine staff at HospiceCare for the care they gave Gene.