Eugene Anton Fochs, 87, of Mosinee died Saturday, September 17th at the Mount View Care Center at North Central Health Care.

Gene was born in Wausau on December 8th, 1934 to the late Anton and Freda (Urban) Fochs.

Gene married his high school sweetheart, Margaret Trierweiler, in June of 1954. Together they raised four children and were blessed with 63 years of marriage.

Gene is survived by two sons; Jeffrey (Becky) Fochs, Rib Mountain, Brian (Cheri) Fochs, Rib Mountain, two daughters; Sherry (Randy) Baars, Rib Mountain, Barbara (Jim) Kiedrowski, Weston, twelve grandchildren; Keith Baars, Jason Baars, Kelly (Aaron) Durr, Jennie (Jeremy) Jirschele, Jeff (Kim) Fochs, Jr, Kevin (Sheri) Fochs, Amanda (Russ) Godleske, Maggie (Jack) Gordon, Jim (Katie) Kiedrowski, Jr, Tyler (Kim) Kiedrowski, Troy (Courtney) Fochs, Haley Fochs and 23 great-grandchildren, and sister and brother-in-laws; Norma Nelson, Jeanette Woodward, and Mike Nowak. He was preceeded in death by his wife Margaret, sisters Lucille Siewert, LouAnn Lang, Geraldine Lach, and brother Roger Fochs.

Gene was a farmer and general contractor building over 70 homes in the Wausau area over 40 years. In his spare time, Gene was an avid reader, especially of history books. His favorite thing was spending time with his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, playing cards and attending their sporting events.

The family would like to express our thanks and gratitude to the caring and compassionate nurses and staff at Mount View Care Center and St. Croix Hospice Service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the charity of your choice.

Services will be held at Highland Community Church, 1005 N 28th Avenue, Wausau on Monday, September 26th, 2022. Visitation will be held at 9:00 am until the time of services at 12:00 pm.

Mid Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting family at this time. Online condolences can be made at www.MWCS.WS