Eugene "Gene" Vernon Twetan

Eugene "Gene" Vernon Twetan, 72, of Iola, WI, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 at his home. Gene was born in Iola, Wisconsin on October 2, 1947, a son of the late Ruby (Helgeson) and Harris Twetan.

Eugene graduated from Iola-Scandinavia High School in 1965. He attended Fox Valley Technical College for Tool & Dye. He worked as a machinist for Allis Chalmers and also worked the family dairy farm for over 38 years. One of Gene's favorite thing to do was to visit with people. He would often frequent the Iola restaurants and always invited friends to stop by the farm. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed all aspects of getting ready for the "Hunt". You would see him helping people sight in their guns or do a little gunsmithing. Gene also enjoyed watching westerns, sports and the news. Gene always knew what was going on in the world. He did not need the internet and lived in a very simple way. We will miss him.

He is survived by his Brother: Glenn of Stevens Point, along with cousins: Bob (Ann) Johnson, Peg Wickham, Jim (Sherry) Neidert and Mike (Denise) Amonson. He is also survived by other relatives and close friends: that included Don & Amy Van Deest, Gerald Jorgenson, Scott Garbe, Richard Diestler, Donald Louison, Ron Diestler, Kerry Drath, Dave Guyette, Sandy Much, Renee Lehman, Jeff Olson and several more.

Memorial Service will be held at Voie Funeral Home in Iola at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 27th, with Reverend Alyssa Weaver officiating. Visitation will be held Wednesday 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM. at the funeral home.  Honorary Urn Bearers include; James Neidert, Gerald Jorgenson, Don Van Deest, Donald Louison, Scott Garbe, Richard Diestler, Ronald Diestler, Dave Guyette, Kerry Drath, Rick & Tracy Hansen, and Leroy Borth.  Interment of cremains will be in the Our Savior's Lutheran Cemetery. in Iola.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Savior's Lutheran Church Food Pantry or St. Judes Hospital.

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Voie Funeral Home

120 S. Main St

Iola, WI. 54945

715-445-2560