Eugene C. Mettille
April 10, 1928 — October 5, 2014
Eugene C. Mettille "Gene", age 86, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, October 5, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Bernadette (nee Kozlica) (Benson); loving children, Kevin of Tempe, AZ; Jana (Steve) Foreman of Mokena, IL, their children, Ashley, Carley, and Steve Jr, and one great-granddaughter; Linda (Randy) Frankenumuth of Springfield, IL, their daughter, Jersey Rae Mettille, and one great-granddaughter.
He is also survived by his loving step family; Bill Benson of Minooka, IL and Barbara Benson of Fort Myers Beach, Florida and their children, Anna, Joseph, and Victoria; Steven (Jill) Benson and their children, Michael and Brian.
Eugene is also survived by several nieces.
Preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Eva (nee Havner) Mettille; a twin brother at birth; and one sister, Signa Lane.
Gene was born April 10, 1928 in Buckingham, IL and grew up in Lockport. He served his country with the U.S. Coast Guard. After retirement he enjoyed being a ranger at Wedgewood Golf Course. He was a fixture for many years at local bowling alleys and golf courses. Gene also enjoyed traveling with Bernie and taking golf trips with his buddies.
He could be seen following his grandchildren's activities in the stands at local sporting events. He was so proud to travel to Minnesota to see Joe in his Big League debut.
His family will forever remember his antics and fond memories of all the Grandpa and Pop Pop stories.
He was a die-hard Cubs and Bears fan and could be heard yelling at the T.V. for miles. Maybe now his Cubbies could win with his divine intervention.
His family would like to thank the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home for the loving care and compassion shown to Gene in his last days.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
A Celebration of Gene's life will begin on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral service to begin at 10:30 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, Certified Celebrant Ken Plese officiating. Inurnment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. Per Gene's wishes cremation rites have been accorded.