Orangeville- Gene R. Wuthrich, 83, of Orangeville passed away at FHN Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family on November 21, 2015. He was born on August 10, 1932 to Simon and Helen (Barker) Wuthrich in Oneco Township. He graduated from Orangeville High School. Gene married Alta Kubatzke on November 21, 1951 at St. John's United Church of Christ in Freeport, IL. Gene was a second generation farmer on the family farm. He served for 10 years as Oneco Township road commissioner, and he worked for Clarno Lumber in Clarno, WI for 10 years. Gene was a member of Orangeville United Methodist Church and the Moose Lodge in Monroe, WI. He enjoyed playing softball, bowling, gardening, walnut shucking, jigsaw and crossword puzzles. He loved life and his family.

Gene is survived by his wife Alta of Orangeville, IL; five children Cindy Phillips of Darlington, WI, Sandy (Michael) Kint of Vero Beach, FL, Candy (Mark) Keltner of Brodhead, WI, Andy (Tana) Wuthrich or Orangeville, IL, Aaron (Tracie) Wuthrich of Brodhead, WI; 12 grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister Lois Rabe of Freeport, IL; Brother Glen (JoAnn) Wuthrich of Montello, WI; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Donald, Roland and Marvin.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Orangeville United Methodist Church in Orangeville, IL.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 until time of services on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the church.

Pastor Judy Sherk will officiate the services.

Cremation rights have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in his memory.