Eugene F. Gilmore

Eugene F. Gilmore, age 89, of Louisburg, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Visitation will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 20, 2024, at Dengel & Son Mortuary-Louisburg Chapel, 1 Aquatic Drive, Louisburg, Kansas 66053. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Burial will be held at the Louisburg Cemetery following the service.

Gene was born on December 3, 1934, in Horton, Kansas. He was fifth of ten children to Byron and Julia (Kimmi) Gilmore. He spent most of his childhood in Kansas City, Kansas. Gene attended Wyandotte High School where he met his future wife, Chalice Bridges. He graduated with the class of 1953.

Gene and Chalice were married on November 14, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri. From this union they had four daughters; Lissa, Christa, Sherri and Melissa. They were happily married for 70 years. She preceded him in death on August 3, 2023.

Gene was a member of the Local Number 2 Sheet Metal Workers Union for many years. He owned and operated Top Notch Heating and Air for nearly 20 years. He also owned Gambles Hardware in Drexel, Missouri, for five years.

Gene was a man of many talents, but his family meant the most to him. He adored his four daughters, they were his entire life. Gene loved Chalice dearly, she was his soulmate and best friend. They are now reunited together in heaven with their Lord and Savior.

Gene is preceded in death by his wife, Chalice Gilmore, parents, Byron and Julia Gilmore, eight siblings, and granddaughter, Sarah Schmollinger.

He is survived by his four daughters, Lissa Gilmore, Christa (Paul) Kramer, Sherri (Dan) Dennis, and Melissa (Max) Schmollinger; eight grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, sister, Marcella (Vic) Nobel, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made payable to Interim Hospice, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, P.O. Box 669, Louisburg, Kansas 66053.