MT. MORRIS — Gene Edward McGee, age 92, a resident of Mount Morris IL, formally Land O’ Lakes WI since 1993 died Tuesday May 28, 2024 at Serenity Hospice House in Oregon, IL. He was born April 9th, 1932 in Freeport IL to John and Bernice (Haire) McGee. Gene was a proud member of the U.S. Air Force from December 1951 – April 1955 where he served in the Korean Conflict from 1951 – 1952. Upon returning to his wife Ev McGee he started to work for his father in the McGee lumber yard, then became a U.S. Mail carrier in Mount Morris until he retired at the age of 57. Gene was a member of the American Legion, VFW, Mount Morris Moose, and N.A.L.C.. Gene served as a commander in the Land O’ Lakes, WI VFW for many years. He was also a lifetime member of the Tebala Shriners where he participated in their marching unit. Gene started to visit the Northwoods of Wisconsin in the 60’s with his family where he developed a lasting love for it and eventually making that their home in 1989. He was an avid outdoorsman (fishing, hunting, snowmobiling), he had such a love for the outdoors that he taught his kids, kids friends, and many others how to hunt and fish. He also loved spending time with his wife Ev, their 7 children, and eventually grandkids. After his wife Ev passed away in 2015 he moved back to Mount Morris where the ladies in his apartment building became his second family who he loved to be around.
Gene is survived by his children: Chuck (Nancy) McGee of Sayner, WI, Mike (Karyl) McGee of Sturgeon Lake, MN, Scott (Nancy) McGee of Marlborough, NH, Colleen (Roger) Miller of Mt. Morris, IL, Peggy (Ken) Greenlee of Sevierville, TN, Edgar (Crystal) McGee of Geneseo, IL, Kelly (Mike) Pace of Polo, IL; 19 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers memorials may go to Serenity Hospice & Home, Mt. Morris Senior Center, and/or Oregon VFW, Oregon IL.
A private family graveside service will be held at the Plainview Cemetery in Mt. Morris IL on Saturday September 14th, 2024. There will be a Celebration of life at the Oregon VFW in Oregon IL from 11am – 2pm also on Saturday September 14th, 2024.
