Eugene George

Hasel

Eugene G. Hasel, age 92 of Lake Mills died quietly at Brook Gardens Place on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Eugene George was born on August 7, 1930, at home in the Town of Oakland, the son of the late Otto and Lola (Riess) Hasel. He was baptized on October 1, 1930. He was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on April 2nd, 1944. He attended Harvey School through 6th grade and then went to St. Paul's Lutheran school for 7 and 8th grade. He graduated from Lake Mills High School in the class of 1948 where he was a member of the FFA and football team.  Following graduation, he farmed full-time where he lived his whole life. He married his high school sweetheart, Betty Eilenfeldt on September 23, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Johnson Creek.   They raised two sons who continued to farm with Eugene and Betty for many years until he retired in 1995. Following retirement, Gene and Betty were able to travel to Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Canada, Alaska, Hawaii, and Mexico along with several U.S. states.

Gene received his pilot's license at the age of 40 and loved flying from his own private airstrip until 2009. He enjoyed traveling by air, motorhome, or by car. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, past chairman of St. Paul's Elder Board and Worship Board. He was head usher for many years. He was an active member of the Lake Mills Rotary Club for over 20 years where he received the honorary member award at the age of 90. Eugene also served on the AMPI Corporate Board, Tri-State Breeders Corporate Board, and the Jefferson County Holstein Board. A highlight of his travels was that he was able to attend the presidential dinner at the White House and dine with President Reagan.

He is survived by his wife, Betty of 72 years and his two sons, James and Steven (Janice), and another special son, Terry (Kathy) Railing. His greatest joy was his family and living close to them all his life.

Eugene was the proud grandfather to Matthew (Ally) Hasel, Melissa Norton, Nicholas (Kim Turner) Hasel, Heather (Nathaniel) Schuld, Holly (Justin) Christian, Cheryl Arvanitis, and Patty (Muzammil) Iqbal.  He also had 15 great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Cheyanne and Corbin Hasel, Levi and Paisley Norton, Tyler, Carson, Tenley Schuld, Ethan and Madisyn Christian, Theodore, Andrew and Amelia Arvanitis and Faris, Sami and Safina Iqbal.

He is also survived by his sister, Marlene Jaeger, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Lola Hasel.

If desired, memorials can be made to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 13th from 9-11 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 1530 S. Main St., Lake Mills with the funeral following at 11:00 a.m. After the luncheon, burial will follow at Rock Lake Cemetery.

The family would like to give a thank you to the staff at Rainbow Hospice in Johnson Creek, Brook Gardens Place of Lake Mills, and Christian Servants Home Care for the wonderful care received over the past two years. A special thanks to Sue Strese, their caregiver who went above and beyond to care for Grandpa and Grandma while at home.