Marion Eugene "Gene" Felkins Obituary (1934 - 2022)

Marion Eugene "Gene" Felkins, 87, of Appleton, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at his home. Cremation arrangements were provided through the J. Herman Humphrey Dignity Cremation Center. Marion was born August 11, 1934, to Oscar Marion & Freda (Tipton) Felkins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 67 years, Bonnie Felkins. Gene is survived by his three sons: Doug Felkins of Oregon, Dale Felkins of Buttermilk, and Dean Felkins (Patty) of Russellville; five grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Gene retired from a 22-year career in the United States Navy, serving 2 overseas tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He rose to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer as a medical technician serving aboard the USS Marvin Shields and the USS Decatur. He earned a Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Following his military retirement, Gene continued his work as a radiology technician for another 25 years at Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. When he was not working, he loved farming cattle, hay, and cutting timber. He was also an avid coon hunter. Internet obituary and online guestbook are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.