Florence – Eugene "Gene" H. Vanden Heuvel, 90, of Florence, WI, passed away at his home on Monday, December 29, 2025.

He was born on August 17, 1935, in Oneida, WI., to the late Edward and Mary (Vanden Broek) Vanden Heuvel.

He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 until his honorable discharge in 1957. He married Sally Bougie on September 12, 1959, in West De Pere, WI., at St. Boniface Catholic Church.

He worked for thirty-six years at Fort Howard and held many positions retiring as a welder in 1993. He was very proud to be a Hunter Safety instructor for forty years, and a mentor for KAMO (Kids and Mentors Outdoors). After retirement, he and Sally moved to Florence, WI.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sally; sons, Todd (Pam Eliason), and Scott (Tammy Anderson); daughters, Kim (John) Parsons, and Kaye (Scott) Reid; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Sonny, Carl, and Lyle; and sisters, Florence Ness, and Maggie Morrow.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Florence, WI. Military Honors will be awarded at 10:45 a.m., at the Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., at the Church with Father Soja Joseph officiating.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Gene's family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Florence, WI., to honor Gene's legacy of life.