Gene E. Musbach

Gene E. Musbach went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 7, 2014 surrounded by his wife and children at his home. Gene was born on January 23, 1927 in Sikeston, MO to the late Arthur and F. Paula Musbach. Gene was married to Betty Rose Bright on October 14, 1945 in Columbia, Missouri and they celebrated 68 years of marriage in 2013. They also were high school sweethearts. Betty Rose survives at the home. Gene served his country by joining the Army in 1945 and served his country honorably during World War II. Once out of the army Gene attended the University of Missouri by hitch hiking every day from Fulton to Columbia. He never missed a day of classes and graduated from UMC’s School of Education in May 1951. While in college he played football and basketball for UMC. He coached in Fulton and Windsor from 1951 thru 1957. He moved his family to Columbia in 1957 and he went to work for the State Bond and Mortgage Company as an Account Executive. In 1958 he went to work for an investment company, Invester’s Diversified Services (IDS) and worked with them for 26 years. In 1984 he became a broker for Royal Alliance Association, Inc. and remained active with this company until December, 2013. Illness forced his retirement at 86 years of age as his plan was to never quit working. Gene had a passion for serving others. He was gracious, thankful and never complained. He was a wonderful man and was an inspiration to his children and family. Gene is survived by his “precious” Betty Rose; son, Larry Gene Musbach (Sandi) of Wildwood, MO and daughter Linda Lou Musbach Powell of Jefferson City. He is survived by 4 grandchildren; Laura Lee Musbach-Drake; Bradley Gene Musbach (friend Ashley); Amanda Lou Powell and Jennifer Lou Powell Dampf (Nathan) and 6 great-grandchildren; Alexis Simonne Drake; Nataleigh Rose Wells; Hayden Drake; Payton McKenzie Dampf; Samantha Rose Wells; Brynna Renae Dampf, one brother Kenny Musbach (Joan) of Kirkwood, MO and several nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Musbach and a sister Gerri McCleery. Gene received numerous awards for being the top sales executive throughout his career with investment and insurance companies. Gene had been a life time sponsor member of the feather society and volunteer for Ducks Unlimited for over 40 years and was active in the easel program until his death. He loved to fish and hunt. Gene was a member of Christ The King Lutheran Church, Lake Ozark, MO and served on many committees within the church. Not a day passed that he didn’t read his bible and he loved The Lord with all of his heart and soul. Next to God, his family and friends were cherished by him. Funeral services will be held at Christ The King Lutheran Church, Lake Ozark on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 at 11:00 am with visitation prior from 9:00 to 11:00 am. Graveside services and interment with full military honors will be held in Millersburg Cemetery in Millersburg. Memorials are suggested to Christ The King Lutheran Church Building Fund; Ducks Unlimited, Fulton, MO chapter and Hospice Compassus, Jefferson City, MO. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Gene E. Musbach

January 23, 1927 - March 7, 2014

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January 23, 1927 - March 7, 2014

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