ander Boat Storage in Wabasha, Minnesota, and in support of children's athletic development the family business proudly supported booster programs at all the Rochester high schools. He was a proud supporter of his grandsons sporting endeavors, a prominent and vocal fixture at their hockey games, and beloved by many of the team members. Gene and Jan had many friends with which they travelled and boated on the Mississippi River over the years. The Classic Boat Club had many wonderful trips and adventures together. They also enjoyed spending time visiting their two daughters in Washington state and enjoying time with their daughter and grandsons in Rochester. He was a lifetime member of Zumbro Lutheran Church and a proud "Norwegian" American. Gene had a great interest in Native American history and art and supported the St. Joseph Indian School in Chamberlain, South Dakota for years. His home was full of American Indian art and memorabilia. He loved to collect rocks, minerals, and fossils and several specimens were donated to the Rochester Quarry Hill Nature Center. He loved eagles and an eagle sculpture he and Jan purchased in Hawaii was donated to Lourdes High School in 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles "Buzz" and Ruth (Tverberg) Alexander and his beloved wife Jan. He is survived by his three daughters, Debra Alexander and husband Keith Nix of Benton City, WA, Terri L. Alexander of Bremerton, WA, and Susan J. Alexander and her two sons Alex and Max Whitney of Rochester. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday at Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home in Rochester, and an hour before the service Friday at the church. Memorials may be donated to the family for Alzheimer's research. To leave a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600