Gene Fangman, 84, passed away at home on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. He was born in Portage, Oregon on Sept.11, 1929 to Glenn and Gladys Fangman. He married Arlene (George), the love of his life, and they spent 50 glorious years together. They enjoyed camping in their RV, raising their dogs, and riding their matching Harleys. Gene served in the US Army during World War II. He just recently received his 65 year pin from the Ironworkers Local 55. He and his father Glenn traveled the country working on welding assignments including the Mackinac Bridge. He enjoyed collecting belt buckles and will be remembered for his kindness and generosity to others. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arlene, sister, Evelyn Hancock, and parents. He is survived by his sister Audrey (Edward) Berger, many nieces and nephews, and special friends Bill Cross and Jim Faykosh as well as many others. He will be dearly missed. Friends may visit at the Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home, Oregon Chapel, 440 S. Coy Rd., on Saturday, December 14, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12:00 Noon. Private interment will take place in Allen Township Cemetery. Those wishing an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the ASPCA Society.