"So sorry for your loss Marian and family"
In loving memory of
Eugene Garrison
September 28, 1943 - January 14, 2021
Eugene "Geno" Allen Garrison, passed away January 14, 2021 at his home with his wife, Marian, by his side. He was born in Winona to Russell and Violet (Farnholz) Garrison.
Geno was an avid Viking and Twins Fan. He was very proud that he was invited to the Cincinnati Reds training camp upon leaving high school. Geno was a starter on the Winona High basketball team that went to state. It was the first team to go to state. His first job was as a pin setter at the Athletic Club at the age of 9. Geno also worked at Mayflower Movers, Warner and Swasey and various other companies. He would recount growing up by the river in a coach car with no electricity or running water and a small coal stove for heath with his mother and siblings. He enjoyed going to his granddaughters' volleyball, basketball and softball games and track meets. He enjoyed hearing about all the accomplishments of his grandchildren. In his later years, he enjoyed gardening with his wife at the Watlow employee gardens and his daily trip to the Mankato Kwik Trip.
He is survived by his wife, Marian; four daughters, Tammy Theresa (Todd) Wilkening of Fountain Hills, AZ, Jean Ellen (David) Bambenek of Coon Rapids, MN, Mandy Sue (Mark) Albertson of Paolis, IN and Jino Lynn (Dan) Stoner of Winona; sister, June Garrison of Owatonna, MN; brother, Don (Connie) Garrison of Huntley, IL; five grandchildren, Nathanael Bambenek of Chicago, IL, Emma & Andrew Bambenek of Coon Rapids, MN, Stephanie Cox and Mandy Marie Duellman of Winona.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Kenneth, and Roger; and two sisters-in-law, JoAnn and Elenora.
He fought a valiant fight for life, open heart surgery in 2003 and then four bouts of cancer in the following years - with cancer in his last year of life.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a celebration of his life will be planned later. He is now in the home of the Lord, the one here on Earth was only temporary. Hoff Celebration of Life Center - Goodview is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"John and i are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and hugs. "
"Marian and Family, So sorry to hear of the passing of Geno, just know that I am thinking of you at this sad time. You have my sympathy. Tess"
"Dear Garrison family...I am so sorry for your pain of losing your loved one. Gene was one of my first friends made in school..K at Central Elementary. We were neighbors on Laird St. and walked to school together. We were "partners in crime" as we rang a few doorbells and ran. I pray that you all will be blessed with God's great love and peace. May you smile with the memories you have made with Gene in your lives. He will always be with you."
"I am a neighbor of Kino and Mandy and want to send my condolences to them. May the Lord be with you through this time."
"Love u pops and wish I could talk to you one more time. Yours forever - Peanut "
"I miss you more then words can say... Thank you for being my dad and friend. Love you always, Mandy"