"Rose iam so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.may you be comforted by friends and and family peace and love to you."
Eugene (Gene) Stillmunkes,94, entered eternal life peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf surrounded by family.
Eugene Leo Stillmunkes was born August 11, 1926 to Peter F. and Rose C. (Leuchs) Stillmunkes in Balltown, IA. He was a 1944 graduate of Miles High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946, stationed oversea and based in Guam. Gene was discharged June 1946 from the US Navy, as an Operating Pilot for the Navy Landing Craft Utility troop carrier Coxswain Unit. He had the privilege to participated in the WWII Honor Flight from Dubuque to Washington D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial.
He married the love of his life Margaret Regan on August 11, 1948 in LaMotte, Iowa.
Gene and Margaret have farmed in Eastern Iowa since their marriage, with the last 62 years at their present farm location on Highway 61 in north Jackson County. His farm was visited by federal, state, local officials and foreign dignitaries from several countries. Gene also served on Maquoketa State Bank, United Livestock, Farm Service, soil & water conservation and numerous agricultural boards. He is a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Otter Creek, Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree and served as Grand Knight for the local chapter.
He is survived by his seven children: Dianne (Terry) Callahan, of Epworth, Darlis (Dan) Spaete, of Bettendorf, Gary (Pat) Stillmunkes, of Westminster, CO, Rose (Ted) Schulte, of Bradenton, FL., Paul (Linda) Stillmunkes, of DeWitt, Jeannie Quick, of Davenport, Tom Stillmunkes of Dubuque; sixteen grandchildren, and twenty-five great grandchildren; one sister, Delores Hoffman and one brother Glen Stillmunkes. Gene is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Margaret Jane; his parents, three brothers Cletus, Eldon and Raymond, and a son-in-law Ron Quick.
We will miss him being a large presence in all our lives and with his continual involvement with the community. We have pleasant memories of the life we shared with him. A big joy of his life was his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Due to the COVID -19 pandemic, a private funeral mass will be held at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Otter Creek. There is no public visitation. Burial will take place at Holy Rosary Cemetery, LaMotte, next to his wife Margaret. The service will be recorded and later uploaded to the Carson Celebration of Life Center website.
In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, the family asks that Catholic Masses be said in his memory or memorials be made to St. Lawrence Catholic Church. The Stillmunkes family would like to extend a special thank you to all the healthcare professionals including Hospice of Dubuque and Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, that have been involved with Gene's care.
Condolences and memorials may be sent to Carson Celebration of Life Center, 318 West Pleasant Street, Maquoketa, Iowa 52060 c/o Eugene L. "Gene" Stillmunkes Family.
The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family. Online condolences may be left on the funeral home website at www.CarsonAndSon.com.
"Rose iam so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.may you be comforted by friends and and family peace and love to you."
"Our condolences to all the family - from Mike & Mary Goodall"
"even to spend only a few minutes with Gene was always a wonderful experience. thank you for your friendship. Enjoy eternity with Margaret"
"even to spend only a few minutes with Gene was always a wonderful experience. thank you for your friendship. Enjoy eternity with Margaret"
"We had so many memories of Eugene Stillmunkes and his family Karen and Steve Spaete. "
"Our thoughts & prayers are with the Stillmunkes Families during this time of Loss and Sorrow. Deepest Sympathy Jeremy Fraker Family, Chris Fraker Family, & Sandy Fraker Clow & Chuck Juergens"
"Tom and all the Stillmunkes family: My sympathy at the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace. Cherish the many memories you have of him."
"Our heartfelt condolences and prayers to all the members of the Stillmunkes family. Pat & Audrey Kress and family."
"So sorry for your loss. Dennis&Kathy Bruck &family."
"Dear Stillmunkes family-so sorry to hear of Gene's passing-He and your mom were favorites at the pharmacy and my husband Thor loved them..Your dad even attended Thor's "final party" at Carsons in 2016! Blessings to all of you!"
"My heart goes out to Uncle Gene?s family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Will miss his beautiful smile and contagious laugh. I always cherished our visits. Will be deeply missed!"
"Tom and the family. Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Chris Kilburg"
"Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Dad and your Mother. Deb(Burke) & Mark McDermott"
"Stillmunkes family, Our condolences go out to you for Gene, many memories over the years, had many visits about farming will be missed by all! Thoughts & Prayers! "
"Our family expresses our deepest sympathy to your family. "
"Gene and Maggie were a central part of my coming of age in the greater community; I appreciated so much their genuine interest not just in my life as a single man, but their continued interest and involvement in my life after Sarah and I married and left the Church. They epitomized what "Christian" means to me today. "
"Our condolences to your family. What a long, wonderful, memorable life he had. We are sure there will be many memories and laughs to share with each other. With sympathy, Dianne Henry & Troy."
"Our thoughts and prayers are with Gene?s family. Gene and I have many great memories with Gene and Margaret. We had lots of fun together. Now they are back together again in Heaven. Gene and Sharon Konrardy "
"My deepest sympathies to the entire Stillmunkes family. I have such fond memories of Gene. He was such an amazing husband, father, grandfather and friend. I always enjoyed our time together even though I could never master the skill of how to play rummy. His great sense of humor always made smile. He will be missed by all that had the gift of knowing him. Blessings to the family during this difficult time. May you cherish all the wonderful memories that he brought to you throughout the years. Fondly, Tina Baxter "
"Lon and I send love and hugs to all of you. Your dad was such a sweet, loving man . He had a wonderful smile. I know you will all miss him dearly. "
"Our sympathy to all the Families so sorry for your loss "
"Very sorry to hear this. Our condolences to Darlis, Dan and the families."