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Eugene "Gene" Joseph Kalsch

McHenry, Illinois

June 13, 1958 - March 27, 2025

Jun 13, 1958 - Mar 27, 2025

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What was Eugene's favorite color?

Theresa Wisland

Purple, and the green of his ‘67 VW Beetle Purple, and the green of his ‘67 VW Beetle Purple, and the green of his ‘67 VW Beetle

What were Eugene's favorite drinks?

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A shot of Kimmel and Crown Royal whiskey A shot of Kimmel and Crown Royal whiskey A shot of Kimmel and Crown Royal whiskey

What were Eugene's favorite movies?

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Old science fiction movies, the Universal monster movies, Westerns with John Wayne, dubbed Godzilla and company... Read more Old science fiction movies, the Universal monster movies, Westerns with John Wayne, dubbed Godzilla and company movies, anything... Read more Old science fiction movies, the Universal monster movies,... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite games to play?

Theresa Wisland

Canasta and Trivial Pursuit but you always had to “trust but verify” his gameplay Canasta and Trivial Pursuit but you always had to “trust but verify” his gameplay Canasta and Trivial Pursuit but you always had to “trust... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite performances to watch?

Theresa Wisland

Any school plays or concerts or dance recitals involving his children or grandchildren Any school plays or concerts or dance recitals involving his children or grandchildren Any school plays or concerts or dance recitals involving... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite sports teams?

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Chicago (Cubs not Sox), and any team his children, nephews and nieces, or grandchildren were on. He loved... Read more Chicago (Cubs not Sox), and any team his children, nephews and nieces, or grandchildren were on. He loved rooting from the stands... Read more Chicago (Cubs not Sox), and any team his children, ... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite songs or musical artists?

Theresa Wisland

He loved rock and roll, I got my love of ‘80’s hair bands and power ballads from him. He also loved the ... Read more He loved rock and roll, I got my love of ‘80’s hair bands and power ballads from him. He also loved the Beatles and their way... Read more He loved rock and roll, I got my love of ‘80’s hair... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite vacation spots?

Theresa Wisland

Family visits to Ohio to see my mom’s side of the family, with stops along the way to visit loved ones no... Read more Family visits to Ohio to see my mom’s side of the family, with stops along the way to visit loved ones no longer with us, weekend... Read more Family visits to Ohio to see my mom’s side of the family,... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite tv shows?

Theresa Wisland

He liked to watch ANY car race on TV, NASCAR, Indy, local channels, it didn’t matter. He liked to watch ANY car race on TV, NASCAR, Indy, local channels, it didn’t matter. He liked to watch ANY car race on TV, NASCAR, Indy,... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite foods?

Theresa Wisland

He always wanted German Chocolate cake on his birthday. Some of his favorites came from my grandparents, ... Read more He always wanted German Chocolate cake on his birthday. Some of his favorites came from my grandparents, pierogis, kolaches, making... Read more He always wanted German Chocolate cake on his birthday.... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite ways to spend free time?

Theresa Wisland

He liked to work on his ‘67 VW Beetle and go to car shows and swap meets. Like his dad, he liked projects... Read more He liked to work on his ‘67 VW Beetle and go to car shows and swap meets. Like his dad, he liked projects that involved woodworking.... Read more He liked to work on his ‘67 VW Beetle and go to car... Read more

What were Eugene's favorite local spots?

Theresa Wisland

It’s not local but he enjoyed eating at Cracker Barrel during road trips. It’s not local but he enjoyed eating at Cracker Barrel during road trips. It’s not local but he enjoyed eating at Cracker Barrel... Read more

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Created with love by Theresa Wisland (Eugene's daughter), Mike Kalsch, Connie Kalsch (Eugene's daughter), Jessica Gyuzelev (Eugene's daughter) and Anthony Kalsch (Eugene's son).

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