Eugene Mabis

Madison - Eugene W. "Gene" Mabis, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He was born on September 14, 1930 in Madison, WI, the son of Adolph and Olive (Slark) Mabis.

In 1950, Gene proudly served in the United States Airforce in the Korean War for four years. He was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Koehler on April 11, 1953 in Poynette, Wisconsin. Prior to his retirement, Gene was a foreman for KIP Corporation, where he worked for over 30 years. He was a devoted sport hunting and fisher.

Gene was survived by his loving wife, Shirley Mabis, three siblings; James Mabis of Middleton, Earl Mabis of Sun Prairie and Howard Mabis of Baldwin, WI and brother-in-law; Byron Kessenich of DeForest. Gene is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Donald Mabis and his sister, Janet Kessinich.

Funeral services will be held at CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 944 East Gorham Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703 on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 11:00 am with Reverend Dale Chapin officiating. A visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Burial with Military Honors will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery Chapel on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Gene to the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Reverend Dale Chapin for all his prayers, love, care and compassion, given to Gene and his family throughout his final days.

Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3325 East Washington Avenue, Madison
608-249-6666