In loving memory of

Eugene "Gene" Dornbier
December 31, 1931 - May 5, 2022

A funeral Mass for Gene will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. Joseph Catholic Church in Wesley. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior at the church. Interment will be held in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Wesley. Funeral Mass will be live-streamed on Oakcrest Funeral Services' Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/oakcrestfuneralservices

Eugene "Gene" Edward Dornbier was born December 31, 1931, in Wesley, IA the son of Clarence and Elizabeth (Miller) Dornbier. He grew up in Wesley attending Country School through 6th grade, St. Joseph Catholic School through 8th, and graduated from Wesley High School. After high school, he farmed with his dad until 1971 when he went to work for the Wesley Co-Op retiring in 1996.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially his yearly trip to Canada with his buddies. His favorite pastime was spent in his garden planting a variety of vegetables and flowers. Many enjoyed his flowers by capturing them in photos. Gene was the town historian and he was a walking encyclopedia. Gene loved spending time with nieces and nephews.

Gene died Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the Westview Care Center in Britt. He was 90 years old.

He is survived by his sisters, Miki (Mark) Killin of Des Moines and Sally Hejlik of Britt; special friend Rose Kiley of Wesley; sisters-in-law, Rose Dornbier of Garner, Rosa Dornbier of Rochester, MN, Rosemary Dornbier-Snyder of Wesley, and many nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elizabeth; brothers, Dale, Donald, and Edward; sister, Darlene Tusha, and brothers-in-law, George Tusha and Gary Hejlik.

Tributes

Jerry and Ann Arndorfer wrote on May 6, 2022:

"Working with Gene over 20 years at the elevator, I found Gene to be very dedicated to his job. He was a happy go lucky and had a smile on his face. RIB Gene"

tim youngwirth wrote on May 6, 2022:

"I remember Gene as always in a good mood and had a lot of fun joking around with him at gatherings and at the elevator all those years. what a great person he was."

Kenneth studer wrote on May 6, 2022:

"Sending condolences to family from Ken and Mary Ann studer"

Deb and Spud Rahm wrote on May 6, 2022:

"Gene was such a quiet, kind man. Always so friendly,too. Spud worked with Gene, aka Charlie,for about 15 years and always spoke highly of him and enjoyed their time together. That crew shared a lot of fun years together! You will be missed and always remembered. "

Jim Geitzenauer wrote on May 6, 2022:

"I worked with Gene 20 years before he retired. Joe Wagner, Gene and I shared so many laughs dumping grain and playing gin. Favorite laugh, he dealt me a gin. He walked out the door. He was a great friend. RIP Jim and Teresa Geitzenauer "

Joe and Joyce Wagner wrote on May 6, 2022:

"Gene and Joe were best of friends. They worked many years together at the Wesley Elevator . RIP Gene . You will be missed. Joe and Joyce Wagner "

Larry Hildman wrote on May 6, 2022:

"Rest In Peace Gene Always Enjoyed Visiting With You And Working With You At The Elevator In The Late 1970s. Still Remember All The Times You Helped My Dad And Uncle Clair Shell Ear Corn At The Hall Farm And Also Your Dad\'s Place. Don\'t Really Miss That Job. You Were A Great Worker And A Great Guy. "

Mark Klein wrote on May 6, 2022:

"Gene was a great guy and great neighbor. After living next to him for a year or two we were standing outdoors talking I asked him where is the lot line between our properties. He looked at me and replied when you are mowing it is next to my house and walked home. Lol"

Lisa wrote on May 5, 2022:

"Rest In Peace gene. Prayers are being sent "