Eugene “Gene” E. Adams, 89, of Anderson Township, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Mercy Anderson Hospital. He was born May 6, 1926 in Amelia, son of the late Parker and Viola Lewis Adams. He was married to Susan Gephart Adams, who survives, for 6 years.
Gene was a United States WWII Army Veteran in the 135th Infantry. While in the Army he received the EAME Theater Ribbon with 2 Bronze Stars, the American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal and the Victory Medal for World War II. He also received a French Legion of Honor Medal. He was a member of the American Legion Post 72 in Mt. Carmel and the Amelia Masonic Lodge #590 F&AM, for 65 years. Gene was President of the American Bowling Congress from 1988-1989. While in the Bowling Congress he was name Kentucky Colonel and got his Piolet license. He was also involved in local and state bowling associations. Gene was a civic minded person, thrifty and a hardworking man with high standards, especially in business. He was an active reader; he was even head of a mystery book club. Feeding the birds, deer and spoiling cats were some of his favorite things to do. He loved outdoor activities, loved to travel and loved sports, especially the Cincinnati sport teams. Gene enjoyed staying active and fit.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Kim Knofsty and Jeff (Bunny) Adams; step-children, Scott (Sheila) Kliemann and Jeff (Elizabeth) Kliemann; grandchildren, Lindsey, Meredith, Erica, Evan, Jennifer and Jeffrey; step-grandchildren, Jenna, Gabe, Carson and Nate; 10 great grandchildren; sister, Ella Mae Hueber and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Adams and his first wife, Lois Adams.
Visitation was held from 9:30 – 11:00 AM, Friday, November 20, 2015 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home, 177 W. Main St. (SR 125), Amelia. Funeral services followed at 11:00 AM with American Legion service being conducted. Burial was at Batavia Union Cemetery, Batavia, following the funeral, with military graveside services conducted by the Southwest Memorial Team.