Eugene (Gene) F. Charbonneau, age 85, of Crown Point IN, passed away peacefully on Friday Feb 1 in his home. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Mary, son Patrick (Rosanna) of South Barrington, IL, Daughters Denise Kochanek (Dr. Patrick) of Pittsburgh, PA, Diane Hoffman (Andrew) of Cincinnati, OH, Rene Martin (James) of Chesterton, IN, and Cynthia Franzmann (Christopher) of Columbus, OH, grandchildren Dr. Ashley Kochanek, Jillian Kochanek, Stanton Kochanek, Jordan Hoffmann, Maximilian Martin, Kaitryn Franzmann and Jonathan Franzmann, sister Betty (Donald) Moore of Red Bluff CA.
Gene was a two tour U.S. Marine, successful insurance broker, past Rotary and Chamber President. Gene was also an avid golfer, who played long enough to experience a hole in one. He and Mary loved their annual summer vacations at a cottage on a lake with their family, a tradition that has continued for 43 years.
Gene loved people and had an outgoing personality and a sense of humor. It was those attributes along with a strong sense of integrity that can be best captured by the motto “Once a Marine, Always a Marine” that left an impression on all those who knew him.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday February 10th from 2 to 7 pm at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point IN. Funeral service to be held at Burns funeral Home at noon Monday February 11.
In LIEU OF FLOWERS, donations to Wounded Warrior Project , P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675, or by phone 855-448-3997 would be appreciated
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