Gene B. Marchi

Gene B. Marchi, born in Ft. Dodge, IA on March 29, 1931, passed away on May 30, 2018 in Sun City West, AZ.He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Kathleen (Freeman) Marchi of Sun City West, AZ; brother, David Marchi of Surprise, AZ; son, Gary Marchi of Wichita, KS; daughter, Kathi Marchi of North Richland Hills, TX; 4 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.Gene graduated from Ft. Dodge High in 1949, joined the Navy serving his country proudly during the Korean War. He was a long distance runner, then a long distant bicyclist. He was a very active member and former president of the Sun City Early Birds Lions Club.Gene got up every day with a purpose and will be missed dearly by his family and his community.An Open House for friends and family will be held at 12419 W. Mesa Verde Dr., Sun City West, AZ 85375 from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. on July 3, 2018 for those who wish to celebrate his life.