Eugene Edward Pringer
January 3, 1928 ~ October 16, 2019
Eugene Edward Pringer, 91, of Wardsville, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019, at his residence.
He was born January 3, 1928, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Benjamin G. and Lena (Wilbers) Pringer.
He was united in marriage on September 13, 1948, in Mary's Home to Geraldine Marie Doerhoff who preceded him in death on April 30, 2017.
Gene owned and operated Eugene Bus Service for over 20 years, was a meat cutter for DeBroecks Grocery Store and United Super, drove a truck for Rite Way Poultry, and was a farmer.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville and a member of the Over 50 Club. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family, riding through the countryside, playing cards, and going to the casino. Gene loved eating his wife's pies and still had some left in the freezer that he was able to enjoy even after her death.
Survivors include ten children, Rose Mary (Fred) Mertens, Wardsville; Ron Pringer (special friend, Sandy Witte), Jefferson City; Gary (Jackie) Pringer, Centertown; Arnold (Debbie) Pringer, Wardsville; Dale (Mary) Pringer, Henley; Roger (Betty) Pringer, Centertown; Donna Hurley (fiancé Laron Hilke), Holts Summit; Sandra (Curt) Sherman, Vichy; Randy (Ellen) Pringer, Jefferson City; Anna Mae (Pete) Kleffner, Jefferson City; 51 grandchildren and spouses; 51 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Bode, Osage Bend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine Pringer; daughter-in-law, Susan Pringer; son-in-law, Doug Hurley; two sisters, Ludvina (Edward) Rackers, Mabel (William) Bernskoetter; and six brothers, Oscar (Frieda) Prenger, Dave (Edna) Prenger, Ray (Pearl) Prenger, Monroe (Marie) Prenger, Walter (Margaret) Pringer, and Clete (Mary) Pringer.
Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 2 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
He was born January 3, 1928, in Jefferson City, the son of the late Benjamin G. and Lena (Wilbers) Pringer.
He was united in marriage on September 13, 1948, in Mary's Home to Geraldine Marie Doerhoff who preceded him in death on April 30, 2017.
Gene owned and operated Eugene Bus Service for over 20 years, was a meat cutter for DeBroecks Grocery Store and United Super, drove a truck for Rite Way Poultry, and was a farmer.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville and a member of the Over 50 Club. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time with his family, riding through the countryside, playing cards, and going to the casino. Gene loved eating his wife's pies and still had some left in the freezer that he was able to enjoy even after her death.
Survivors include ten children, Rose Mary (Fred) Mertens, Wardsville; Ron Pringer (special friend, Sandy Witte), Jefferson City; Gary (Jackie) Pringer, Centertown; Arnold (Debbie) Pringer, Wardsville; Dale (Mary) Pringer, Henley; Roger (Betty) Pringer, Centertown; Donna Hurley (fiancé Laron Hilke), Holts Summit; Sandra (Curt) Sherman, Vichy; Randy (Ellen) Pringer, Jefferson City; Anna Mae (Pete) Kleffner, Jefferson City; 51 grandchildren and spouses; 51 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Evelyn Bode, Osage Bend.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Geraldine Pringer; daughter-in-law, Susan Pringer; son-in-law, Doug Hurley; two sisters, Ludvina (Edward) Rackers, Mabel (William) Bernskoetter; and six brothers, Oscar (Frieda) Prenger, Dave (Edna) Prenger, Ray (Pearl) Prenger, Monroe (Marie) Prenger, Walter (Margaret) Pringer, and Clete (Mary) Pringer.
Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 2 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Wardsville with the Rev. I.C. Medina officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Compassus.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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TO: All my cousins and the rest of the family, so sorry that your dad has passed away. We all had so many good times on the farm. We all spent a lot of time there and was always welcome. My condolences again, Nancy
He and his wife were two of the most generous people! They both are missed, although it is without a doubt they both live on in the hearts and memories of his family and friends! Our most heartfelt sympathies to his family! Barb and John
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To the entire Pringer family. I am so sorry for your loss. Gene is gone from this earthly life, but he is with our Lord and re-united with Geraldine. Praying that our Lord will wrap his loving arms around each of you and help you through this difficult time.
I will never ever forgot our favorite bus driver, Gene Pringer! He really kept order on the bus, Never a dull moment when a kid would be acting up! Always will remember those days!!! Gene was a good guy! – Imogene Boeckman Forck
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With deepest sympathy to the Pringer family..(The Late Louie)Debbie Branson& family
A great man . And as many mouths as they always had to feed , you always left there as full as everyone else . When you were there , like everyone else , if there was work to be done , you pitched in , and was considered one of theirs .Lots of good memories Eric.
I remember your dad as our bus driver! He was always so nice to us kids and I remember him in his hat which I think was his milk delivery hat but not sure! But to me it looked like a captain’s hat on a boat! Sending our deepest sympathy!!
Just learned of your Dad’s passing. So sorry to have missed the Funeral Mass. Gene was one of the special people that I remember while growing up in Wardsville. He seemed to always have a smile on his face and a friendly greeting for all of us kids. He was a fine man. DENNIS MARKWAY
Such a blessing that our kids got to know both Uncle Gene and Aunt Geraldine! Such a beautiful couple and so full of stories and graciousness. When we came to town our girls wanted to visit them at the family farm, first thing, and hear stories of the old days!! Loved how they dressed up to meet you for a casual lunch, and especially how Uncle Gene continued to dress up everyday and make Aunt Geraldine proud even after she had gone home to heaven. They are surely back together, dancing in heaven, but we sure miss them here on earth. Our hearts are with the entire family.