Eugene A. Duffy, age 89 of New Glarus passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Agrace Hospice Care, Inc. in Janesville, WI.  He was born on January 5, 1934 in the Town of Perry, WI the son of Hjalmer and Amy Belinda (Steensland) Duffy.  Gene was inducted into the United States Army in 1954 and served in Korea until his discharge in 1956.  He was a member of the Stuessy-Kuenzi American Legion Post #141.  After returning from the service Gene worked for Kraemer Brothers construction to help build Yellowstone Lake near Blanchardville.  He would later work at General Motors in Janesville from 1958 to 1965.  Gene then worked at Disch Hardware in the plumbing shop for 16 years, and he also sold Aflac Insurance from 1979 to 1994 in which he was dedicated to helping his clients.  He retired from Federal Industries in Belleville in 1999.  On February 24, 1962 he was united in marriage to Linda Elmer at the Swiss United Church of Christ.  Eugene was a jack of all trades and tinkerer, he enjoyed refinishing furniture and could always be counted on to assist with any home repair or remodeling projects.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

The family wishes to thank all the staff at VA Hospital and clinics, the New Glarus Lodge for their continued support, the Agrace Hospice teams including Nimmer, Lindsay and Megan for their many visits to ensure Dad had the best care, as well as Agrace Hospice in Janesville, and lastly the New Glarus Fire Department for their assistance.  We are forever grateful.

Eugene is survived by his children Lori (Scott Best) Larson, Pam (Tom) Shaughnessy, Renee Rupnow, and Alan (Teffanie) Duffy, grandchildren Leslie (Casey), Brooke (Cameron), Mallory, Carly (Will), Patrick, Abbey (Connor), Brandon (Lyndsay), Bailey (Andrew), Kasie (Shane), and Blake, great-grandchildren Teagan, Tatum, Carter, Chrisean, Gage, Hattie, Haisley, and one on the way.  He is further survived by his siblings Alice (Bob) Yeager, Elton Duffy, Lucille Duerst, Delores (Don) Larson, and Arlene (Larry) Goecks, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Linda, son-in-law Dennis Rupnow, sister-in-law Ruth Ann Duffy, and brother-in-law Jerry Duerst.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home, 109 Greenway Cross, Belleville, WI with Pastor Petra Streiff officiating.  Burial with military honors will be in the Swiss Church Cemetery, New Glarus, WI.

A visitation will precede the funeral service from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Becker-Beal Funeral Home in Belleville, WI.