Gene Aylsworth

Gene Aylsworth, 77, of Wadena, Iowa, died peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 16, 2016 at his home with his family at his side.

Memorial Service:  10:30 A.M. Monday, August 22, 2016 at St. John Lutheran Church, Arlington, with Pastor Margaret Yackel-Juleen officiating.

Memorial Visitation:  4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Arlington and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday.

Inurnment:  Wadena Cemetery, Wadena, Iowa.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com.

Francis Eugene Aylsworth was born on June 16, 1939 in Wadena, Iowa the son of Albert Chauncey & Hazel Dorothy (Chapman) Aylsworth. 

He was baptized on October 16, 1949 at the Wadena Presbyterian Church. 

Gene graduated from Wadena High School in the Class of 1957 and continued his education at Upper Iowa University in Fayette for one year. 

Gene began his work career with his father in the family house moving business during his teenage years.  He later went to work with his dad full time.  After Bert’s retirement, Gene and his brothers purchased the business, Aylsworth Brothers House Movers.  Gene retired in 2003 after many active years in the family business. 

Gene married Gloria Ann Eckheart on November 14, 1970 at St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington. 

He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Arlington. 

Gene enjoyed playing softball, mushroom hunting, bass fishing on the Volga River and cheering on the Chicago Cubs.

In his retirement, Gene enjoyed his cow/calf herd on the farm.

Gene is survived by his Wife: Gloria Aylsworth of Wadena; 2 Sons:  Ronald (Beth) Aylsworth of Wadena and Gregory Aylsworth of Wadena; Daughter: Patricia (Dennis) Whittle of Volga; 9 Grandchildren:  Ashley Aylsworth, Austin Aylsworth, Taylor Whittle, Thomas Whittle, Danielle Whittle, Jamy Schumacher, Quinn Heidtbrink, Sarah Grupen and Tyler Grupen; 4 Great Grandchildren:  Sterling Schumacher, Mia Heidtbrink, Rumi Schumacher & Milo Begeny; 2 Brothers:  Douglas (Rhonda) Aylsworth of Wadena & David (Rebecca) Aylsworth of Wadena; Sister: Gloria (Patrick) Ashby of Des Moines and Many Nieces & Nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, son:  Daniel Aylsworth on February 9, 1969 and a daughter: Dorothy Jeanne Aylsworth on May 9, 2016.      34u34