Eugene R. Bukowski of Bryant, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his home on January 29, 2022. Gene was born in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Walter Bukowski and Mary (Spudic) Bukowski, the third of ten children. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, heContinue Reading
Eugene R. Bukowski of Bryant, Arkansas passed away peacefully in his home on January 29, 2022. Gene was born in Hammond, Indiana, the son of Walter Bukowski and Mary (Spudic) Bukowski, the third of ten children. He enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. After his discharge, he returned home and earned a GED and an Associate’s degree in electrical engineering technology from Valparaiso Technical Institute. He spent 30+ years as a master electrician, mostly with I.B.E.W. Local 697 in Lake County, Indiana.
Gene is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jacqueline (Judis) Bukowski, son Gene (Susan) Bukowski of La Porte, Indiana, daughters Dr. Jackie (Dave) McKnight of Aledo, Illinois, and Dr. Mary (Dale) Burgess of Bryant, Arkansas, grandchildren Jenny, Emily (Andy), Ben (Kylie), Liz (Tito), Caroline, Lucy, Geena, Christina (Clay), Mark, Monica, and Jack, ten great-grandchildren with one on the way, and his siblings: Walter (Joan), Ron (Faye), John (late Beverly), Jim (Cathy), Dorothy (Chris) Cole, June Renshaw, Linda (Tom) Reynolds, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Maryann (Halajcsik) Bukowski, his parents Walter and Mary Bukowski, his sister Mary Catherine (late Nick) Redencic, and his brother Tom (Carol).
Gene loved to spend time with his family and friends. He never missed a holiday family gathering, and
he often volunteered to host them. He spent countless Saturdays at friends and loved one’s homes as a
younger man performing difficult labor converting fuse boxes to electrical breaker boxes to increase
their safety. In his later years, Gene loved going to the OTB, as he was in a constant pursuit of a
simplistic pencil-and-paper handicapping algorithm for predicting the winners. Gene was always willing
and adventurous when it came to picking up and relocating. In addition to Indiana, Gene claimed
residence in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Arkansas.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Kish Funeral Home, 10000
Calumet Ave. Munster, IN and Wednesday from 9:30-10:00 a.m. at the church. Funeral Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 8501 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Interment will be at St. John-St. Joseph Cemetery, Hammond, IN.
Mary R Kennedy
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Dear Jackie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene.
I have great memories of him and our families together. We will keep Gene and you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jim and Mary Kennedy
Claire Crawford
left a message on February 7, 2022:
May God comfort your wonderful family!
Blessings Always!
Dave & Leisa Burgess
left a message on February 6, 2022:
Rest In Peace Gene. We will remember you as a wonderful Dad to Mary and Dale and a proud & loving Grandpa to our nieces Lucy and Geena. We will of course miss your sarcastic sense of humor ?
Elkmann family
left a message on February 5, 2022:
May you find comfort in the love of family and friends and never forget the cherished memories.
Betsy McKnight
left a message on February 5, 2022:
My deepest sympathy.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Biever (Daniels)
left a message on February 5, 2022:
I am so sorry to hear about Gene. So hard when it is so unexpected. What I remember most about Gene is his love of debate. It didn’t matter what the topic, he would pick a side and expect me to defend an opinion I didn’t necessarily even have! I think he liked to keep you on your toes! Hugs to all of you! Keep the good memories going!
Melissa Phillips
left a message on February 5, 2022:
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Mary R Kennedy
left a message on February 9, 2022:
Dear Jackie and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Gene.
I have great memories of him and our families together. We will keep Gene and you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Jim and Mary Kennedy
Claire Crawford
left a message on February 7, 2022:
May God comfort your wonderful family!
Blessings Always!
Dave & Leisa Burgess
left a message on February 6, 2022:
Rest In Peace Gene. We will remember you as a wonderful Dad to Mary and Dale and a proud & loving Grandpa to our nieces Lucy and Geena. We will of course miss your sarcastic sense of humor ?
Elkmann family
left a message on February 5, 2022:
May you find comfort in the love of family and friends and never forget the cherished memories.
Betsy McKnight
left a message on February 5, 2022:
My deepest sympathy.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Biever (Daniels)
left a message on February 5, 2022:
I am so sorry to hear about Gene. So hard when it is so unexpected. What I remember most about Gene is his love of debate. It didn’t matter what the topic, he would pick a side and expect me to defend an opinion I didn’t necessarily even have! I think he liked to keep you on your toes! Hugs to all of you! Keep the good memories going!
Melissa Phillips
left a message on February 5, 2022:
In memory of Eugene Raymond Bukowski, Melissa Phillips lit a candle
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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