Eugene Bartels

Eugene Gene Bartels passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2011. He was born on September 4, 1931 to Fannie (Reed) and George Bartels in Burton, WI. Gene served in the Air Force and was stationed in Germany. He married Joyce Lindblom on November 27, 1954. They lived in Potosi where he worked for the Village of Potosi as Village Clerk, Treasurer and Assessor for 34 years. Gene then served as Grant County Chairman for 10 years and was also on the Grant County Board for 14 years.

Gene enjoyed spending time with his family and playing cards. He loved to golf, bowl and attend his grandchildrens special events. Gene was also an avid Colts fan.

Gene is survived by his children: Sherry (Dick) Shea of Stoughton, Mark (Jody) Bartels of Lancaster, Tim (Kathy) Bartels of Potosi and Tod (Lisa) Bartels of Rice Lake, his grandchildren: Tina (Stephen) Stokes and their children, Emma and Elizabeth, Nic Bartels and his children, Skylar and Samantha, Tim Shea, Erin Bartels, Toni (Noah) Voelker, Jennifer Bartels, Jocelyn Bartels, Terry Bartels, Kristi Bartels, two step grandchildren, Bill (Jann) Muldoon and their children, Katelynn and John, and Angie Muldoon, one sister in law, Shirley Bartels, and many nieces and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Joyce, and his brothers and sister in laws: Virgil & Monona, Fred & Martha, Bob & Lauretta, Paul & Opal, Walt & Sally, and Donnie.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Morningside and Grant Regional Health Center.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, July 7, 2011, at 11:00 am. Visitation was held Wednesday, July 6, 2011, from 4-8 and from 10-11 on Thursday prior to funeral services all at the Martin Funeral Home in Potosi. Burial with military honors was held in Van Buren Cemetery, Potosi.