Eugene Carl Warber, 66, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in Chesapeake, VA. Born on September 15, 1946, he was the son of the late Alfred and Evelyn Warber of Beaver Dam, WI. Gene dedicated over 40 years of his life to the advancement of the youth of the Boy Scouts of America. His last 15 years were in the service of the Tidewater Council, BSA, in Virginia Beach, VA.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Jackie; sons, Mike of Chesapeake, and Jesse and his wife, Alyssa of St. Petersburg, FL; daughter, Stacey of Virginia Beach; brother, Al of Tacoma, WA; and grandchildren, Caden and Mia Warber of St. Petersburg, FL.
The family will greet friends from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Sunday, June 30th at Family Choice Funerals & Cremations, 5401 Indian River Rd., Virginia Beach 23464. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday, July 30th at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery Association, N. 9782 Hwy. US-151, Beaver Dam, WI 53916. There will be a gathering following the ceremony in the Rest Haven Bldg. at the Fireman’s Park, 1049 Park Ave Columbus, WI 53925, off of Business Hwy 151.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America, Tidewater Council.
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Everyone in Gene’s family has our heartfelt sympathies and prayers for peace and comfort at this time.
Gene will be missed by many and never forgotten.
Sincerely,
Steveanna & Tracy
Thanks to Gene for his tireless & humble service and to his family for sharing him with Scouting.
Tidewater Council will never be the same! Gene Warber you will truly be missed! I can see you scouting in the heavens.
My husband and I are so sorry for your sudden loss. We both worked with Gene as scouting volunteers. We appreciated his dedication to the Boy Scout program.
Your family is in our prayers. Gene was there for me during my first experience as a Cubmaster and when our church started a Venturing Crew. He was a dear mentor to this Scouter and is deeply missed.
Thanks for your dedicated service to our great nation. May you rest in peace shipmate.
Semper Fi
A true friend and a prepared Scout whenever needed.
Heart felt sadness and prayers for the family. Truely a great lost. Rest in Peace Marine, Semper Fi.
Jackie, Mike Jessie and Stacy:
I am so sorry to hear of Gene’s sudden passing this week; he was a rare individual who was able to bring out the best in everyone that he interacted with. It was both a privilege and honor to serve with him in Scouting and to know him. He will be missed but I am confident that heaven is a better place with him being there.
With our deepest sympathy,
Bob and Barbara Spadaccini
I am sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt condolences to Gene’s family on their sudden loss. I worked with Gene for many years in the Kempsville District and he was an immense help to me in the District Training Committee. Whenever there was a Scout function, you could count on Gene being there lending a hand wherever needed…even splitting firewood when needed. He was a hard worker “for the boys” and will be sorely missed.
All of us will miss Gene. He has always been striving to enhance the Scouting experience for the youth of Tidewater. He will be in our thoughts and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.
Gene was a great man and a real inspiration. It has been my pleasure and privilege to know and work with him. My deepest condolences to your family. My heart and prayers to you all.
In our thoughts and prayers.
He was a very lively guy to speak with. I learned a lot from him.
Gene was an amazing man and role model for so many youth through his involvement with the BSA. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. There are individuals who’s mark on the world carries on their legacy for generations to come, and I hope it brings some warmth to your hearts in knowing that Gene will never have truly left us all.
God Bless,
-James G. Lang
I am so sorry to hear about Gene. He was a special kind of person who was what Scouting stands for. There were many times when I had a problem and I knew if I called him he would help me find the right answer. My three sons all thought the world of Gene and will miss seeing him at Scouting events. We will keep him and his loved ones in our prayers.
My condolences to the family of Mr. Warber. To be absent from the body is to be present with our Lord. May the peace of God be with you.
Dawn has sent this Expressions of Sympathy card.
To Jesse, Mike and your mother…we are so sorry for your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love you Uncle Jim and Aunt Donna
Oh Gene, I am deeply saden by the news of your passing. You will be truly missed by all.
I have a lot a great Scouting memories with you and will always remember you! I still miss those all impotant Meetings at Chilies.
Although we teased each other during Football season, its my honor to finally say – “Go Packers, give e’m hell for Gene.”
Rest in Peace my Friend. God bless.
Dear Jackie and family,
Our hearts are saddened for your loss. May peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
To Gene’s family,
May God be with you at this great loss. Gene will be missed by all of us Scouts, he was was there for so many boys, and a great roll-model to so many.
Bill Murat Troop 212
Our hearts are sadden to loose a great man who always made us laugh but his memories will always make us smile and know we will meet again someday!!
i remember many latew nights working ewith gene at the buckeye council RIPGene no more early breakfast meetings
My deepest condolences to the Warber family.
Gene, it was an honor to have served with you in the scouting movement. Rest in peace from friend.
Today my heart is heavy. There are times in your life when you meet people who truly make a difference. Gene Warber was one of those people. The many knocks at my door any hour of the day or night to pick up applications or $$ for registering new Cub Scouts or leaders, or just to drop off materials on my porch in my scout box to have for new member night. Gene was a true Scouter for all, the many talks we have had and his love of the Cub Scout program truly shined through especially when he would do his rope trick that always amazed me. I will truly miss you from the bottom of my heart. I salute you Gene Warber. My heartfelt Sympathy to your family.
I was my privilege to have worked as a volunteer with Gene. I can still remember his smiling face and above all – his absolute tireless dedication to the boys. He will be remembered for generations by those he served.
I am sorry to learn Mr. Eugene Warber passed. The loss of a loved one is very painful. I offer my deepest sympathy during this time of sorrow. I’d also like to share scripture that may bring comfort. Acts 17:24, 25 and 28 informs us: The God that made the world and all things in it…gives to all persons life and breath and all things. For by him we have life and move and exist. Rev 4:11 reads…You are worthy Jehovah to receive glory and honor and power. Here are a few among many wonderful promises made by him to give us hope of everlasting life. Rev 21:4 tells us…he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more neither will mourning nor out cry nor pain be any more. The former things have passed away. Acts 24:15 also tells us Jehovah promises a resurrection of our loved ones. We must have faith in His promises. To strengthen our faith, please also read Isaiah 33:24, Isaiah 55:11 and Isaiah 25:8.
Dearest Jackie, Michael, Jesse, & Stacey;
Our hearts are heavy and share in your sorrow at the loss of your beloved husband and father. You’ve been in our thoughts and prayers since we received the call informing us of Gene’s sudden passing. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that his pain is gone and he’s safely at home with his Savior. We regret there are so many miles between us; we are not able to come for a visit at this time. When you’re ready for a trip to Wisconsin, please let us know so we can spend time with you. Though its so difficult now to understand, one day soon you will look back and remember only the good times your family spent together and be thankful that God gave you a loving caring spouse and father. Be well and take care, All our love, Carolyn & Chip
Our deepest sympathy for The Warber Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this extremely difficult time.
My deepest sympathies to Jackie and the rest of the Warber family. I know he will be greatly missed.
There are no words to express the sadness in my heart…. There aren’t enough words to express to my cousins and aunt how sorry I am that we lost such an amazing person.
My uncle Gene was always soooo full of life. He always had a smile on his face and was the funniest person I know. He was happy just watching tv and eating chocolate chip cookies and drinking his Pepsi! He was one of the reasons I would want to go on family vacations because he knew how to make everyone laugh. The Judd and Warber family will never be the same for we are now missing the life of the party! I love you uncle Gene and I know no matter how much we cry and miss you, you will be watching over all of us forever! We’ll see you again one day. Until then R.I.P uncle Gene. Love you
Love your niece,
Julissa Judd
Gene, I called you the Energizer Bunny, because you seemed to have an endless supply of energy, love, and passion for Boy Scouts. You were always there to answer questions, encourage us, and help us. Everytime I see a Tidewater BSA bumper magnet, I will think of you! I will miss you, friend! Bev
Words can never truly describe what my uncle Gene represented to our family. His humor uplifted me during happy times as well as sad times. I can never forget him because someone that special will forever live in the memory of all who were lucky enough to be around such a glowing light. Although I am saddened by this tragedy and feel heart broken for all he has left behind (my beautiful aunt Jackie, three amazing cousins, and two spectacular grandchildren), there is comfort in knowing that he is now without pain.
Uncle Gene, I’ll miss you forever and love you always.
Frank
To the Warber family.
My deepest sympathy on such a sad moment. Some things in life we can’t never understand. He was a wonderful person and will always look after his family. May you rest in peace and be with the angels Gene.
Jackie my heart goes out to you and the children. I honestly understand how you feel. Sending hugs and kisses your way. You are amazing, hang in there. Love you.
To the Warber family,
I learned of Gene’s passing on Thursday evening via email when I got home from a scout meeting. Our pack and troop left at “zero dark thirty” Friday morning for Washington, DC and didn’t return until yesterday afternoon so I was unable to express my condolences in person and am trying to play catch up!
Not only did Gene and I share our passion for Scouting but also I am a retired U.S. Marine Vietnam Vet that joined the Corps (Sept 1966) probably shortly after Gene enlisted. I retired in this area in 1997, met Gene shortly thereafter and shared many “sea stories” with him about the Corps and Vietnam. I will truly miss this unique fellowship that we shared!
FYI, Gene was instrumental in our unit getting started nine years ago as he helped us with the initial start-up registration paperwork and later “robbed Peter to pay Paul” making several trips to Pipsico to equipment so that we could attend our first camping trip. Gene also attended several of our past Blue and Gold Banquets and other activities.
Rest assured that Gene is sill as busy as I always remember him being, this time standing double–duty in Heaven as a lifetime Scouter and as one of the Marine sentries! “…If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven’s scenes; they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines!”
May God bless Gene and the rest of the Warber family. If there is ever anything that you need you can contact the Washington’s, Pack and Troop 934 via the Tidewater Council office!
Semper Fidelis,
James W. “JW” Washington
U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)
Committee Chairman, Pack 934 and Scoutmaster, Troop 934
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the Warber family. I went to high school with Gene in Beaver Dam, WI. Gene always had a smile on his face.
Jackie and The Entire family, We are sadden to hear of your loss. Remembering all the good times on Downing St. As you know, Genes was such a kind and caring, fun loving soul. I cherish the times we had.
God Bless and Keep You,
Dee & Tim
our condolences to jackie and family. gene was like my big brother when I was in high school, always wanted to be like him and paid particular attention to his thoughts about vietnam when he returned home from there.
will miss you cuz, no more carrying you around 3rd base as happened at the last cousin-fest a few years back.
see you again in a better place.
A brother that will be sorely missed, not just because he was a brother but because he was a fellow service member and baseball card collector. So many common interests that we talked about over the years even though we were miles apart.
Jackie I watched the dvd on Gene’s life. I cried while watching it and thinking how I missed so much of Gene’s life. I always found cousin Gene very humorous and am glad we had that get together a few years back with all the cousins. Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. I know I will see Gene again in the next life and get to spend an eternity getting to know him much better. Rest in peace cousin.
this is an awsome video and i surely will mis genes sense of humor and always making me laugh. thanks for memories gene. love lori
Thank you for being my dad. You were a great man and I will miss you so much! You taught me how to work hard and showed me some excellent movies that I will love forever. I hope that you are at peace now and I will see you again some day.
To my family, I love you all! Thank you for all you’ve done and will do.
I have known Gene for the last 13 years. He dedicated his life to help make better citizens and leaders through Scouting. He will be missed
We remember the good times. There were to many to mention. Gene was a very special friend & we will miss him.
God bless his family.
Jack and I send our sincerest sympathy to the Warber family. We both worked with Gene at the Buckeye Council, Gene was always upbeat, and never hesitated to lend a hand when needed. May you find peace and joy in your memories of Gene.