EUGENE F. RAMPENTHAL, 85 LENA - Eugene F. Rampenthal, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Stephenson Nursing Center. He was born on February 3, 1930 in rural Lena to Carl and Alyce (Scheider) Rampenthal. Gene married Claire Delores Leveille on May 30, 1955 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He served our country in the United States Navy from 1951-1955. He was employed by Burgess Cellulose and Honeywell, retiring in 1993. He worked part-time at Lena-Winslow Schools and at St. John's Lutheran Church. He also volunteered at My Friend's Closet and at the Friendship Center. Gene was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the Lena American Legion Sprague Inman Post# 577. Gene loved beautifying his yard with flowers, indulging bad behaviors in cats and dogs, and enjoying time with his friends and family. He is survived by 2 children- Paul (Kim) Rampenthal of Freeport, IL., and Susan (Kevin) Fenton of Stoughton, WI.; 4 grandchildren: Mathew (Carly) Rampenthal, Carrie Julius , Andrew (Jen ) Fenton and Erin Fenton; and 1 sister-in-law, Betty Leveille of South Amboy, NJ. Gene is preceded in death by his wife, son Wayne, his parents, and 2 brothers Robert and Wilbur. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 7, 2015 at St. John's Lutheran Church with Pastor Rick Bader officiating. A visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the church. Burial will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Lena. A luncheon will follow the services at St. John's Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers memorials have been established for St. John's Lutheran Church and the Lena Historical Society. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com.