Ernest Eugene “Gene” Sheets, 71 of Glenwood, Iowa formerly of Grinnell, Iowa entered into rest on August 16, 2016 in Tabor, Iowa. He was born February 15, 1945 in Chariton, Iowa to Leonard and Geraldine Louise (Kendall) Sheets. He graduated from Des Moines East High School in 1963. Gene faithfully served his country in the Army during Vietnam in Germany from 1967-69. Following the war he was a sheet rocker in Des Moines, IA.
Gene was united in marriage to Virginia Lee Sellers on June 23, 1973 in Grinnell, Iowa. They moved to Glenwood in 1993. Gene was employed with the Glenwood High School as a custodian from 1996-2010. He enjoyed fishing, camping, attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and spending time with his family. He and Virginia just celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary.
Preceding Gene in passing were his grandparents, Neal and Lillian Kendall and parents, Frank and Geraldine Atkinson. Survivors include his loving wife, Virginia Sheets of Glenwood, IA; children, Robin (Wade) Good of Ogden, IA; Brandy (Scott) Hall of Emerson, IA; Brian (Andi Pool) Sheets of Tabor, IA; Kimberly Williams of Perry, IA; 10 grandchildren; 3 step-granddaughters; 3 step great-grandchildren; half siblings, Barb (Dennis) Osberg of Seattle, WA; John Atkinson of Grinnell, IA; James Atkinson of Des Moines, IA; several nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment will be held in the Glenwood Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Visitation:Friday, August 19, 2016
6:00 PM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
Service:Saturday, August 20, 2016
11:00 AM
212 S. Locust St.
Glenwood, IA51534
7 Condolences
Rest in peace Gene! Glad that the pain is gone. He always had a smile when I would see him. Prayers to the family!
Prayers to you and loved ones at this time of loss and sadness.
God bless all of those who knew Gene what a great guy.
Prayers to my mom, brother and two sisters. My dad was a great man. Taught me how to dance. I will miss those days. Dad I love you very much.
Virginia, so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing, our prayers are with you!
Larry & Lila
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Sheets family. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene. The Bible assures us at Psalms 34:18 that God is near to those broken in heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your many memories help you find peace and comfort as you go through the coming days.
Thank you, everyone for the kindness of your hearts and the kind words. It’s so hard to believe that he’s even gone. For those that did know him you are right, he was a kind man and never talked bad about anyone. Dad I know you can hear me I love you very much.
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