Eugene F Price

Eugene F. Price, 88, of Van Wert passed away Wednesday evening, March 20, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert.

He was born on July 21, 1935, in Willshire, the son of the late Russell Timmis and Isabel (Brown) Price. On August 8, 1959, he married the former Margaret A. Brinkman who survives in Van Wert.

Other family members include his five children, Brian (Sue Boroff) Price of Van Wert, Brenda (Brian) Sinn of Convoy, Russell (Lora) Price of Beavercreek, Ohio, Rodney (Sherri) Price of Spring Arbor, Michigan, and Jennifer Price of Fredericksburg, Virginia; a sister, Sharon L. Bartz of Fort Wayne, Indiana; fourteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren plus one expected in July.

Eugene retired from Aeroquip Corporation with 37 ½ years of service.  He had served in the U.S. Army Reserve. He enjoyed fishing, boating, and family campfires at Marble Lake near Quincy, Michigan. Eugene also enjoyed old World War II movies, raising steers, the many family get-togethers and especially gardening.  He could grow anything and loved sharing his produce with family and friends. 

The family would like to express their appreciation to Lisa Heath and the staff of CHP Hospice and the nurses at Vancrest.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home with Pastor Steve Haddix officiating. There will be calling hours 10:30 - 2 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to Community Health Professionals Hospice.

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded at cowanfuneralhome.com, Tribute Wall.

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