Eugene "Gene" Dunkle

Eugene “Gene” Dunkle passed away June 21, 2011 in Orange Park, FL at the age of 92. He was born to Frank and Gertrude Dunkle on February 22, 1919 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Gene Married Valaria Ross on October 18, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri. They had four sons, James, Sam, Tom and Buddy. Gene was a World War II Veteran serving in the Army Air Corp as a mechanic for twenty years. He received an Honorable Discharge with the grade of Staff Sergeant. He received the good conduct medal and the Air Force Longevity Service Award. Gene worked for Kline’s Power Sweeping for many years retiring in 1985. He became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on January 21, 1981 when he joined the Vacaville, California Lodge #1967 and a member of the Twin Rivers, California Moose Legion #207. He served as Legion Secretary for several years and enjoyed helping cook the Sunday morning breakfast at the Lodge. Gene sponsored 23 members in to the Moose. He received the Fellowship Degree on September 25, 1993. Gene and his wife, Val, came to Moosehaven on March 2, 1999. Val preceded him in death on August 4, 2002. Gene and Val loved dancing and attending various Moose functions. He enjoyed listening to music, watching old movies and making latch hook rugs. He also liked to play darts and shuffle board. Funeral Services were held Thursday, June 23, 2011 in the Moosehaven Chapel followed by entombment in the Moosehaven Mausoleum with military honors. Services conducted by Rev. Helen Taylor and Officers of Opportunity Lodge. Arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.