"It doesn't seem possible that you are gone. My heart goes out to your family. I will remember all the time you spent with my brothers. I always enjoyed running into you when you were back in Manning. The pharmacy was the favorite. Even if we had not seen each other for months, it was just like yesterday. RIP"
In loving memory of
Eugene "Gene" Croghan
February 7, 1954 - February 22, 2023
Eugene Patrick Croghan, son of Joseph and Margaret (Schmitz) Croghan was born on February 7, 1954, in Harlan, Iowa. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Manning and graduated from Manning High School with the class of 1973.
Gene spent many years as a plumber until his health began to decline. Being an avid hunter and fisherman, he took great pride in teaching Hunter Safety Classes, and teaching children about fishing. Another great love of Gene's was attending family gatherings. He was always quick to ask how all his nieces, nephews and families were doing. Since he wasn't able to fish as much in recent years, he would be very interested to know if they found a good fishing hole, and how the fish were biting.
Gene passed away unexpectedly at his home in Harlan, Iowa, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the age of 69 years.
Gene was preceded in death by this parents Joseph and Margaret, and his brothers John and William.
He is survived by his brothers: David (Patty) Croghan of St. Ignatius, MT; Charles Croghan of Manning, IA; Gerald (Nancy) Croghan of Manilla, IA; and James (Jody) Croghan of Ballwin, MO; sisters Patricia (Marc) Arp of Manning IA and JoAnne (Terry) Halbur of Prescott, AZ; sisters-in-law: Mary Kruse of Massena, IA and Virginia Croghan of Carroll, IA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Visitation & Prayers on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p.m. at Ohde Funeral Home, Manning, Iowa
Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Manning, Iowa
Reverend Shinoj Jose, Celebrant
Other Mass Participants
Mass Servers ~ Audrey and Bill Muhlbauer
Lectors ~ Jason Croghan and Amber Michael
Gift Bearers ~ Trish Arp and JoAnne Halbur
Eucharistic Ministers ~ Nancy Croghan and Pete Croghan
Music "Softly and Tenderly, Jesus Is Calling", "Prayer Of St. Francis", "Precious Lord, Take My Hand" by Amy Croghan, Soloist and "On Eagle's Wings" Sacred Heart Choir and Anne Muhlbauer, Organist
Casket Bearers were David Croghan, Charles Croghan, Gerald Croghan, James Croghan, Marc Arp and Terry Halbur
Honorary Bearers were Gene's Nieces and Nephews
Place of Rest at Sacred Heart Cemetery at Manning, Iowa
Tributes
" Croghan Family, We are sorry to learn of the loss of your brother and uncle. Losing a sibling is so hard, especially when it is unexpected. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Jay and Maureen "