Gene Lorsung

Gene Lorsung

Shellsburg

Gene Lorsung, 62, passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2024, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Celebration of Life for family and friends will be held from 2-6:00 p.m. on November 10, 2024, at Casa Las Glorias, 2245 Blairs Ferry Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402. Please do not wear black attire, come as you would.

Gene was born September 18, 1962, in Iowa City, Iowa, son to David and Sharon (Wellendorf) Lorsung. Gene graduated from Cedar Falls High in 1981 and enlisted into the United States Navy. He was united in marriage to Onna Reisetter on January 1, 1983, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Gene worked in car sales side by side his wife, Onna, until his retirement from Cassill Motors. Gene and Onna were young lovers who were about to celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary. They loved spending time together and with their family and friends.

Gene loved being on the water. If he wasn’t fishing or boating with his friends or family, you would find him on the golf course. He loved music and especially spending time with his friends and family. Gene was an extraordinary individual whose influence touched the lives of countless people. He was larger than life with his smile, laugh, and bear hugs.

Gene is survived by his wife, Onna Lorsung; children, Desiree (Nate) Gallagher, Ashley Lorsung, and Jonah Lorsung; grandchildren, Alek Lorsung, Lilliana Gallagher, Hayden Gallagher, and Sophia Gallagher; siblings, Lyn (Jack) Smith, Kris (Jim Walters) Bengtson, Grant Lorsung, Tony (Sherry) Lorsung, and Tina Lorsung; and many loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents, Leo (Jeanne) Fell and Bert (Enola) Sturm.

Please share your support and memories with Gene’s family on his Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.