RACINE - Eugene W. Eberhardt was called home by his Lord and Savior March 18, 2017 at the age of 98 years. There he was greeted by his loving wife of 62 years, Irene (nee, Reed). Gene attended St. John's Lutheran School and church. He graduated from Wm. Horlick High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Extension for three years. He also worked with his father, Waldemar in the sheet metal business before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps, April 29, 1941. He was commissioned September 26, 1942 after taking a special course in the Officers Candidate School in Aberdeen, MD. He served as an Ordinance Officer with the XIV Air Force in India and China during WWII. He served again on active duty in Germany during the Korean Conflict. For four years, he was an instructor at the 5th Army Aerial Intelligence School at Fort Sheridan. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve. He retired after 37 years of service to his country. Gene also operated an Insurance Agency for over 30 years. Gene loved being with his family. He passed on to his children a deep love and respect for nature and the environment. He enjoyed everything outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and cross country skiing. Survivors include his children, Charlene (George) Heckel of Woodstock, IL, Susan Eberhardt of Racine, Norman (Richard Ganoung) Eberhardt of Madison and Alice (Brian) Zabielski of Waukesha; grandchildren, Jennifer (David) Thamban and Paul (Candice) Heckel; and three great grandchildren. Eugene is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sisters, Carol Heck and Virginia Lemery Bell. Funeral services for Gene will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. . Memorials can be made in Gene's honor to the Alzheimer's Assoc. or the American Heart Assoc. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the staff at Wheaton Franciscan Home Health and Dr. David Zablotney for all their compassionate care.