Eugene "Gene" Waddell

Eugene “Gene” Waddell, 77, of Sioux City, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019 surrounded by his family.  A funeral service will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 10:30 A.M. at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel with the Rev. Martha Anderson of Trimble United Methodist Church officiating.  Visitation will be Monday from 4-8 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M.  Burial will be at Memorial Park Cemetery.  Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com. 

Gene was born on December 30, 1941 in Sioux City to Denver and Lydia (Borcherding) Waddell.  He married Karen Savage on July 12, 1962 in Sioux City, she preceded him in death on June 23, 2018.  He retired from the Sioux City Community School district in the maintenance department after working there for many years.  Gene enjoyed mowing the yard and taking care of his garden.  His number one priority was his family, he always took care of his family, especially his wife Karen. 

Gene is survived by his daughter; Rhonda (Jeff) Hall, grandchildren Megan (Justin) Nippert, Trevor Hall, great granddaughter Brynlee Nippett; and fur babies Ebby and Daisy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brothers and sisters.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of Siouxland.