Eugene C. Eldredge Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ADRIAN – On Thursday, September 30, 2021 Eugene C. Eldredge, age 95, of Adrian passed peacefully after a brief illness. Eugene was born on September 9, 1926 in Adrian to Gertrude H. (Hibbs) & Ormond K. Eldredge. He attended Adrian HS, graduating in 1944. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the Battleship USS North Carolina. He was present in Tokyo Bay for the surrender of Japan. Upon returning home he attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1951 with a BA. Gene was employed at Tecumseh Products for most of his professional career, retiring in 1987. He was an avid antique car collector and enthusiast, belonging to several local clubs. His greatest pride and joy was the acquisition of The Dynamic Kernal Grist Mill at Macon, Henry Ford’s last hobby project. It took years to restore it to Henry Ford’s original design. – “What a beautiful place to live.” Gene was preceded in death by his wife Cecelia Sneyd Gauss. They were married in 1987 and he often said that “she was the best thing that ever happened to him”. They enjoyed traveling, visiting over 28 countries together. Additionally preceding him are his mother and father, and three brothers, David, James, and Edward. He is survived by members of his stepfamily, Gordon & JoAnn Gauss; Gordon Gauss II and Gillian Roddan, his grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Eugene was a regular attendee of The First Church of Christ, Scientist. - “To everything there is a season.” Interment will be private at the family plot in Oakwood Cemetery. A memorial gathering and reception for Gene will be held on Friday, October 8, 2021 beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Heritage Room at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian. A time of sharing will take place at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in memory of Eugene C. Eldredge to the American Diabetes Association. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Eugene C. Eldredge

September 9, 1926 - September 30, 2021