Eugene McGrath
December 16, 2020
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Eugene McGrath, 66, passed away on December 16, 2020 at his home. He was born in Huntington, West Virginia to Alma Irene Marcum on August 8, 1954.
Eugene retired from the US Navy on June 15, 1995 after 20 years of service. He then went on to work for US Cellular and after 20 years retired on September 11, 2020. Eugene was an awesome dart player at Wicked Rabbit, he was fondly called “Mean Gene”, loved bowling, the Denver Broncos, was an Ohio State and New York Yankees fan. Eugene knew his wife, Kathy for 3 days before asking her to marry him and they were married for 45 years.
Eugene is survived by his wife, Kathy; sons, Wil (Jennifer) McGrath, Rocky (Liz Hopkins) McGrath; sister, Marjay (Phillip) Archer; brother in law, Hollie Price (Tracie); sisters in law, Sunny (Larry) Dash, Nancy Price Clever and Janet (Matthew) DeWeese; mother in law, Ruby Price; granddaughters, Shelby “Jasper” McGrath, Emma McGrath and Geneva Hupp, along with several nieces and nephews. Also, his Bonus Family, Megan and Nathan Rothfus; their daughters, Lexie and Jalin Rothfus. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Services will be held on Tuesday. December 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW9th Street, Des Moines. The family will greet friends one hour prior to services at the funeral home. Burial will take place at the Norwalk Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to family in loving memory of Eugene.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Karen Catron
12/26/2020
Kathy, I am saddened to hear of Gene's passing and wanted to send prayers of comfort to you. Tom and I always enjoyed being around him.
Barry Walsh
12/24/2020
Gene and I had a special connection. He joined the Navy a year after I got out. He was an Electronics Technician as I and also served on the USS Gridley DLG21 as I. So we had a lot in common to talk about. Gene was always the first to volunteer to help anyone. He enjoyed working with me as he did with all his team members and even volunteered in other markets. You could always count on Gene.
Working with Gene at times he would be on the phone with his wife and always ended the call with "I love you" a testament to a long loving marriage. My condolences to Kathy. You lost a great husband, soulmate and best friend. We all lost a good friend who will be missed very much.
Stacy Zearley
12/22/2020
I worked in the field with Gene at US Cellular throughout the last 20 years.
He was full of piss and vinegar and never missed an opportunity to help someone. 😊
He was fair and kind.
He was funny and a softie at heart.
Sending hugs and deepest sympathies to Gene's children, wife and entire family.
He was a special character and will be missed by so many.
RIP Gene.
Dan White
12/21/2020
My condolences and prayers to Gene's family. I had the
pleasure to work with Gene for many years. He always brought a
"can-do" attitude to any situation. I enjoyed our spirited
conversations about college football or Yankees baseball. Gene was definitely one
of a kind and will be missed.
Dustin Frost
12/21/2020
I worked with Gene for many years and appreciated his friendship and willingness to always help others. We had some great chats, shared a lot of lunches and have many good memories. My sincere blessings to his family, he will be missed.
Forrest Franckey
12/21/2020
Good friend....will miss you. Thank you for enriching our lives. "A man amoung men" you were.
Miko Geddes
12/21/2020
My condolences to the family. Gene and I worked together almost daily for my 16years @ USCellular. He was genuine. His smile was contagious. He will be surely missed. Rest in peace my brother.
Kristine
12/21/2020
I met Gene thur playing darts. He was always quick to encourge, tell a joke and just have fun. He was a wonderful person.
Gale Hohl
12/20/2020
Kathy and family it is so very dfficlt to loose a loved one but even more so at the holidays. My hope for you is that with time your memories will bring more smiles than tears. Take care my friend.
Curtis Graham
12/20/2020
I met Gene on his first day at UScellular and knew right away that I was going to enjoy getting to know him. Gene always had a smile on his face even when things were tough. I will always remember Gene with the uttmost respect, admiration, and for his selflessness. My deepest sympathy to his family and my prayers are with you! Gene was a great man and will be greatly missed!
Dan Nisley
12/20/2020
Condolences to all the family. I met Gene thru playing darts. We would always banter back and forth about the Marines and Navy. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Mike and Carrie Nielsen
12/20/2020
Our condolences on the passing of Gene. We have many wonderful memories of times spent with Gene at dart tournaments and leagues. We will hold them close and smile because we were graced to know him.
Jim Hollingsworth
12/20/2020
Gene - it has been a privlege to have been your friend and co-worker for many years. God bless you and your family.
Pat Hunter
12/19/2020
First I would like to offer my sincere sympathy to you Kathy and your family. Gene was not only a co-worker he was a great friend. He not only was always there to help me with work issues, but with any personal help I may have needed. I will miss our occasional get togethers for coffee or lunch. I am grateful I was able to work with him again, a few times earlier this year before he retired. As you can see from the tributes from co-workers and friends, Gene left a impression that will not soon be forgotten. R. I. P. Gene!
Greg O"Brien
12/18/2020
So so sad to hear of Genes passing. Gene and I spent many hours working projects, traveling or just talking about his experiences in the navy. I loved the way Gene was a straight shooter and told you exactly what he was thinking. Gene was always ready to lend a hand no matter what. It seems like yesterday we visited about his next chapter when retirement set in. I am blessed to have known Gene. Honored to call Gene my friend. Our deepest sympathy.