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Gene Niswonger
August 13, 1939 - August 13, 2008
Obituary
Niswonger, Gene A. MADISON Gene A. Niswonger, age 69, died unexpectedly on Wednesday Aug. 13, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. Gene was born Aug. 11, 1939 in Buchanon County, Iowa, the son of Harold and Isabelle (Atwood) Niswonger. He married Sandra Anderson on Aug. 3, 1958 in Rowley, Iowa. Gene was a police officer in his home town of Independence, Iowa before he was hired by the Collins Radio Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa as a computer programer. He relocated his family out east where he worked as a systems analyst for SDC and ISSI. Gene later became involved in graphics and 3M Corporation and owned a company Auto Trim Design with his three sons; Kris, Mark and Eric After relocating back to the Midwest in 1981, Gene bought two graphic companies, one located in Iowa and the second in Madison where they settled for the past 25 years. Gene shared a love for aviation with his sons Kris and Eric. Gene and Eric established a company, Air Graphics of Middleton, where Gene worked as co-owner and marketing manager until his death. Gene loved public relations, marketing, customer relations and personally became a friend to all. He will be sadly missed by his family and his many business friends. Gene is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sandra Niswonger of Madison; his children, Kris (Susan) Niswonger of San Antonio, Texas, Mark (Tammy) Niswonger of Belleville, Kerry (Phil) Heinecke of Mosinee, Robyn (Kenny) Shingler of Shawano, and Eric (Debbie) Niswonger of Verona; his 12 grandchildren, Aaron, Heather, Jesse, Alexandra, Alex, Stephanie, Alex, Hannah, Anna Mae, Paul, Ethan and Sophia; his two great-grandchildren, Wisdom and Javanni; and his sister, Mary Kangas of Waterloo, Iowa. Gene is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Isabelle; and his brother, John Niswonger. Funeral Services will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave. Middleton, at 1 p.m. on Wednesday Aug. 20, 2008, with Jordan Jaeger presiding. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday Aug. 19, 2008, and also from noon until the time of the service on Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund will be established at a later date in Genes Memory. Gunderson West Funeral and Cremation Centers 7435 University Ave. (608) 831-6761 gundersonfh.com
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Tim Atwood
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Gene was such a gentile and kind man. He would do anything to lend a helping hand or offer a word of encouragement. He had such a friendly spirit and infectious laugh you could not help but love him. I am sorry for your loss and we will miss him so much.
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Jay and Janet Olson
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We only met Gene briefly a couple times. But in my heart I know Gene was a man filled with compassion, love, genuine concern for others, a giving spirit, that wll soar on in his beautiful daughter Robyn and her amazing daughters Allie and Anna Mae. God Loves you all so very much and so do we your buddies at Legend Lake. Deepest love and prayers are eternally in our hearts, celebrate the great man and life he had. Praise God for it all! Love forever Janet and Jay
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Ernest Henderson
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Gene had a smile that always said to me you are my friend. I'll never forget him.
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Tracy Brach
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His laugh! His laugh! His wonderful laugh! I loved his laugh! Uncle Gene always made you feel good. He was accepting of you. His modesty was one of his best qualities. One of the best people to have in my life. He lives on in my heart. I am thankful for him.
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Eldean Walling
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Kerry, although I didn't have the opportunity to meet your father, I see all of the wonderful qualities that describe him in you. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
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Jane Poskie
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I knew Gene from working at a medical office where he was a patient. He was always cheerful and friendly to everyone. I've thought about him many times since I left that job. One of those patients you just remember forever