Eugene Schadow

Eugene “Gene” D. Schadow, age 83, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at the Ecumen Hospice Facility in North Branch, MN. Gene was born on August 5, 1934 in Jefferson, Iowa to parents, Etta (Ricklefs) and John Schadow. He graduated from Grantsburg High School in 1953. After graduation, Gene drove a milk truck route for the Branstad Creamery for a few years. On December 3, 1957 Gene enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Lewis Washington during the Korean War Era. On December 2, 1959 he was honorably discharged. On November 19, 1960 Gene was united in marriage to Audrey Kent in Saint Anthony, MN. Together they raised two daughters, Tammy and Barbara. Gene worked as a mechanic for a majority of his life. He began his career at Mobil and later at Auto Traac in Saint Anthony, MN. After retiring in 1992, Gene and Audrey moved to their home on Trade River. Gene enjoyed fishing, woodworking, gardening, working on cars and riding his Case tractor. He also enjoyed traveling and loved to spend time with his family. Preceding Gene in death are his parents; brother, John Schadow; and sister, Nancy Bosak. Gene is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Audrey Schadow; daughters, Tammy (Jeffrey) Grahame and Barbara (Richard) Johnson; grandchildren: Russell (Jamie) Unger, Nicholas Unger (Kayla), Laura (Dustin) Knauff, Brett Johnson and Joseph Johnson; great-grandchildren: Katie, Liam, Jaxson, Audrey, Ava, Evan and Olivia; brother, Donald Schadow; brother-in-law, Gilbert Bosak; sister-in-law, Evangeline Schadow; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00am (visitation from 10-11:00am) at Trinity Lutheran Church, 10394 State Rd. 70, Siren, WI. A time of fellowship and luncheon will be held following the service. Honorary Pallbearers are Gene’s grandsons: Russell, Nicholas, Brett and Joseph. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com