Eugene L. “Gene” Whisler
Eugene L. “Gene” Whisler, 94 of Tipton passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family. Gene was born in Elwood, Indiana on December 9, 1929 to Ray V. & Bonnie “Edith” (Jolliff) Whisler. On June 10, 1951 he married Donna Jones and she preceded him in death on October 4, 1999. After Donna’s passing he then married Alberta (Garst) Lockwood on October 21, 2000 and they enjoyed 23 years of marriage together.
Gene retired from Farm Bureau Insurance. He also worked at Hy-Line Chicks, Pioneer, Baumgartner Seed, and BRS Mechanical over the years. Gene cherished the many friends he made throughout his career. He served his country in the Indiana National Guard and was also a Boy Scout leader. Gene had a strong faith base and was a member of East Union Christian Church where he served as Treasurer for many years. In his free time he loved fishing, tinkering in the shop, tending to his garden and even tried his hand at woodworking.
He is survived by his wife, Alberta; four children, Michael Whisler and wife Connie of Muncie, Ronald Whisler and wife Joann of Hayward, Wisconsin, Mark Whisler and wife Lesley of Muncie, Darlene Tragesser and husband Douglas of Atlanta; and six step-children, Paula King and husband Jim, Melissa Bowen and husband Phil, Warren Lockwood, Bonnie Carlson and husband Michael, Teresa Dickerson and husband Denny, Dana Lockwood and wife Allyson; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Georgina Whisler and Ramona Whisler both of Elwood.
Gene was preceded in death by his first wife, Donna; siblings, Lucile Avery, Bill Whisler, James Whisler, Clifford Whisler, Virgil Whisler, Helen Darlene Whisler, and Charles Whisler; along with a grandson, Benjamin Jacob Whisler.
Funeral services for Gene will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23 at East Union Christian Church with Rev. Rex Dunning presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton. Visitation will also be on Tuesday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.
Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Whisler family in their time of need. Condolences for Gene’s family may be left on his obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
Memorial donations in honor of Gene may be made to Saint Labre Indian Children School, 112 St. Labre Campus Drive, Ashland, Montana 59003 or online at www.stlabre.org or East Union Christian Church, 1711 E 296th Street, Atlanta, Indiana, 46031 or online at www.eastunioncc.org/donate.
My deepest condolences, sympathies and prayers for all the families.
I always thought of Gene as a gentle man with a heart filled with God. Bless each of you.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Gene’s family. Hugs and love to you all.
To the Whisler Family,
We were sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. Fond memories of riding the school bus with the Whisler kids. May fond memories comfort you. Your are in our thoughts and prayers.
Louie and Jo Nell Wyrick Hellmann
Darlene and family; We are very sorry for your loss. Theresa and I send our deepest condolences.
God Bless.
Bill & Theresa Zehner
So sorry about Uncle Gene! Love you Aunt Alberta , love Janie and Jerry Powell
Dear Mike, Ronnie, Mark, and Darlene, I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. That is an end of a very strong circle of friends! We had many good memories throughout our early days! I will be thinking of all of you as you go through these next few days!
Love,
Mo
So sorry. Prayers for all of the family.
Sorry to learn of your loss. Gene was a special cousin to me and I cherished visiting him when in Indiana. May you be surrounded with God’s love during the days ahead.
Knowing Gene and Alberta was a pleasure. Always pleasant and Ms Alberta is so kind and thoughtful. Now Gene is with the Lord!
Alberta, Mike, Ronnie, Mark & Darlene, I’m so sorry to hear of uncle Gene’s passing. Our thoughts our with you and the entire family. I have a special memory about uncle Gene I’ll never forget. I was probably a freshman and out of the blue uncle Gene invited me to go to Indianapolis to a huge Positive Thinking rally at Market Square arena where there was inspirational speaker after speaker. It made an impact. I’m grateful to have know him. Love, Jeff & Kelli Whilser
I’m truly sorry for ur loss Aunt Bert . I will miss Uncle Gene a whole lot . He was a very nice and a great man . I wish he was still here with u . Love u ur niece Lynetta G . Cole and. Pete and Caleb .
Condolences to the entire Whisler family, So sorry for your loss. His smile and positive attitude were his trademark for sure! That smile will be missed. May the memories we share of Gene comfort you during this difficult time. 🙏
To the Whistler Family,
My condolences to your family. May God comfort you at this time. Gene had an openly friendly smile and nature about him whenever I saw him out and about. I especially remember him from Sherrill’s Restaurant where I waitressed as a teenager.
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Gene at Farm Bureau Insurance for many years . He was a great guy. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jr. & Phyllis Davis
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Gene was a wonderful Father, neighbor, friend, and genuine person. I have several happy memories of living beside the Whislers on Mill Street. Gene and Donna were two of the kindest souls. Gene always had a smile and a “Hi, Janie!”. He will be remembered fondly. You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jane (Day) & Matt Letsinger