Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Eugene "Gene" L. Good

( March 5, 1923 - July 9, 2012 )

Gene Good, 89, of Earl Park went to meet his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 9, 2012. He was born March 5, 1923 in Sheff, Indiana near Earl Park to the late Carl and Thelma (Bennett) Good. His marriage was to Mary Dunbar on July 13, 1974 in Kentland. She survivies. He served in World War II as a nose gunner on the B24 and flew 51 bombing missions. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal among others. He was a member of the American Legion in Kentland. Gene was an active member of Boswell Church of Christ. He was a painter and paper hanger until his retirement at the age of 75. Surviving with his wife are his children; Carola Good of Kentland, Roger Good (wife: Annie) of Broken Arrow, OK, Janie Gaines (husband: Bill) of Lafayette and Jerry Schuh (wife: Janet) of Marion, and one sister; Betty Castongia of Rensselaer. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Gene's family was his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Lucy, and siblings; Darold, Wayne, Dean and Howard. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. (EDT) until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) Thursday, July 12, 2012 at Boswell Church of Christ. Rev. John Morris officiating, interment to follow at Fairlawn Cemetery of Kentland. Memorial donations may be made in his name to Boswell Church of Christ (310 South Clinton Street, Boswell, IN 47921). Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland in charge of arrangements.