Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Tuesday, March 23, 2021.
A Catholic Mass and Military Burial will be held Friday, March 26th, 2021, 11:00am at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, 11910 Eddie and Park, St Louis, MO 63126. Church services will be live streamed, go to (www.saintjustinlive.com). Immediately following interment to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers will be Luke Johnson, Logan Johnson, Don (DJ) Johnson, Colby Schiera, Jeff Smith, Greg Slack and Don Ardolino. Please wear a mask.
Affectionately known as Papa, he is survived by his loving wife Lois Viero (nee Hessler-Linek), his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister, in-laws, nieces and nephews.
In addition, he will be missed by many respected friends, especially those from the Concord Lions Club, the Elks Lodge at Lake of the Ozarks and boat enthusiasts on many waters.
He was a Korean War Veteran, captain of many vessels, the best BBQ’er, and a kind, loving gentle giant who will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations may be made online to the Wounder Warrior Project.
We are so sorry for the loss of Gene (Papa)
He will be missed for sure. He was a great guy. This is very very sad. So glad you have a great family to support each other.
We have many memories we will cherish.
Lois , I am so sorry for your loss. Both you and Gene seemed so happy together. Just remember the good times
Lois, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love ,Mary
Lois,My thoughts and prayers are with you. My God hold you tight at this time. Peggy Sagehorn
Lois, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Lois, I am truly sorry for your and Gene’s families loss. Gene was a great guy. He was my friend and he’ll be missed.
Lois and family,
There are no words. Hold tight to each other and remember the love you shared with Gene. I am proud to have known him.
Sandy, my friend, so very sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
I have great memories of Gene from long ago. Always very kind to me, My condolences
Gene will be missed my friend, Lois! I enjoyed joking with him and always hugging him! I can always see his smile! We will all miss a wonderful, gentle man!
Lois, So sad to hear Gene passing… love of your life and family. He was a great man and glad you two had so many years Together!! He will be missed!
Your friend,
Ida
So sorry for your loss Lois. Gene was such a nice guy. We enjoyed his company. Prayers to you and your family.
Lois
We are so sorry for the loss if Gene. What a sweet & loving man he was. God is with you in your grief. We know you are strong & take your own time to get through this. We are so sorry not to be there.
Love Pat & Don