Gene Mennenoh

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Carl Mennenoh, age 79, of Audubon, IA, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Friendship Home in Audubon, IA.

Eugene Carl Mennenoh was born on July 30, 1945, in Audubon, IA, the son of G. Reinhard and Rose (Heuss) Mennenoh. Gene attended Country School LeRoy #2 in Audubon and continued with Audubon Schools, graduating with the class of 1964. In June 1965, Gene married Linda Hansen. To this union, two children were born: Lisa and Daniel.

Gene was a hard worker and a steward of the land. His passion for farming naturally extended into the landscaping business that he started with his wife Linda in the 1980s. They sold the business in 2006 to a employee but remained active by helping out until Gene retired in 2018. Gene enjoyed restoring many Case IH Farmall Tractors, garden tractors, and being in the great outdoors. But most of all enjoying time with his family.

The Mennenoh Family wants to recognize Larry Johnston, Kendra Bladt, and Bradi Burr for their support and valued care they provided to Gene in his last months of life.

Gene is preceded in death by his parents G. Reinhard and Rose Mennenoh; parents-in-law Emmert and Irene Hansen.

Gene is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Mennenoh, of Audubon; daughter Lisa Mennenoh-Daisy and her husband, Rex, of Dakota City, Iowa; son Daniel Mennenoh and his wife, Kelly, of Audubon, IA; grandchildren Kaitlyn Daisy-Haynes and her husband, Andy, Wade and his wife, Bre Mennenoh, Cole Mennenoh, and Shelbie and her husband Brandon Akers; and great-grandchildren Caden Akers, Evan Akers, Greyson Akers, Axlie Akers, Haisley Mennenoh, and Wrenley Mennenoh; his brother, Paul Mennenoh and his wife Bonnie of Exira; and several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 02, at Ross Calvary Methodist Church in Ross, IA, with Rev. Steve Daiker officiating the service. Committal will take place following the funeral at Maple Grove Cemetery in Audubon. A reception with a luncheon will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Hall following the committal.

Public visitation with the family will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 01, 2025, at the Schmidt Family Funeral Home in Audubon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mennenoh Family in memory of Gene to be designated at a later date. They may be mailed to the Schmidt Family Funeral Home P.O. Box 201, Audubon, IA 50025.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted with the Schmidt Family Funeral Home of Audubon.