Eugene Mills

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Eugene L. Mills, 81, passed away on June 7, 2024, at his Fremont home, with the loving care of his family by his side. He was born in Fremont on January 8, 1943 to the late Harry and Eva (Eberhard) Mills. 

After graduating from Fremont Ross in 1961, he married the love of his life, Nancy Nahm, at St. John's Lutheran Church on April 15, 1962. Gene worked for Whirlpool in Clyde for 42 years doing machine set up. He retired in 2004. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church.

Gene was astounding when it came to woodworking. From the drawings to the finished product it was truly something to behold. Not only was he a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of many. In his spare time he also liked to camp and fish. Really, he was always ready to participate in any kind of activities.

Left to cherish their many memories is his wife, Nancy; children, Michael Mills of Clyde, James (Laura) Mills of Fremont, Anthony (Pamela) Mills of Fremont, and Shelli (Scott) Zienta of Fremont, IN; grandchildren, Jared Mills, Sue (Tim) Tate, Matthew (Erica) Mills, Kristen (Ryan) Damman, Marissa (Kyle) Feeback, Ashley Rhodes, Brianna Hamil, Sara (Cody) Bettac, Jazmine (Tyler) Rod, Bridget (Josh) Wagonblott, Thomas Mills, Jaymie (Brant) Rhoad, Brittany (Lynn) Thimlar, Jordin Zienta, Justin (Samantha) Zienta, and Brandi (Terry) Boggs; 25.5 great-grandchildren; brother, William (Susan) Mills of Vermillion; and sister-in-law, Patricia Mills of Fremont.

He is preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Mills.

Visitation for Gene will be held on Wednesday, June 12th from 2-7 PM at the Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Crematory, Fremont. Thursday, June 13th there will be additional visitation from 10-11:30 AM with funeral services beginning at 11:30 AM. Synod Authorized Minister Maureen Pump will officiate with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Fremont.

Memorials in honor of Gene may be made to Grace Lutheran Church or to Heartland Hospice.

To send an online condolence, view Gene's tribute video or watch his funeral service visit: www.HermanFH.com