Eugene E. Krumrie

November 14, 1935 - April 24, 2022

On the evening of April 24, 2022, Eugene “Gene” Elwood Krumrie, age 86, of Elk Mound, WI passed away in his sleep at the Heritage of Elmwood, in Elmwood, WI. He was born Nov. 14, 1935, in Menomonie, WI to Albert and Alice (Price) Krumrie. He started working at an early age of seven, for Maple Hills Dairy, delivering bottled milk. While attending Menomonie High School Eugene met the love of his life, Louella Knopps. They were married on Sept. 15, 1955. They raised their three children on the family dairy farm, in Spring Brook Township, Dunn Co., WI. After retiring from farming Gene worked for the Township of Spring Brook, then NAPA Auto Parts in Eau Claire, WI. Gene is survived by his wife of 66 years, Louella Krumrie; his son Rick (Rebekah) Krumrie and daughters, Cindy (Mike) Miller, Renee (Dave Burtness) Brennhofer. He is also survived by six wonderful grandchildren, Steven (Brooke) Miller, Tina (Mitch) Vanasse, Rachel (Dustin) Stevens, Stephanie (Sid Angadi) Brennhofer, Derek (Stephanie) Krumrie, Aaron (Josie) Brennhofer; eight great-grandchildren, Gabby Prochnow, Tyler Vanasse, Rylie Hemker, Travis Vanasse, Troy Vanasse, Teddy Vanasse, Brandon Stevens, Keaton Brennhofer; he is further survived by sisters-in-law Leone Knopps and Kathleen Krumrie and brothers-in-law, Stanley Huftel and Ronald Knopps; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alice Krumrie; his brother Raymond Krumrie; nephews, David Krumrie and Jeff Knopps; niece Nancy Putman; sisters-in-law, Genevieve Huftel and Mary Strehlau; and brothers-in-law, Arnold Strehlau and Jerome Knopps. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, WI with Celebrant Teresa Pejsa officiating. There will be visitation at the funeral home from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Burial will be in Waneka Cemetery in the Town of Spring Brook, Dunn Co. WI.