y (Sharon) Richardson Jr. of McCallsburg; two daughters Cynthia Blessing and Kathy (Kevin) Johnson all of Nevada; six grandchildren Jesse (Erin) Richardson, Taine Blessing, Trae (Josh) Blessing, Frank (Shelly) Richardson, Kerry (Rebekah) Johnson, and Krystal Johnson; three great-grandchildren Peyton Drenning, Demrie Blessing, and Aniston Richardson; two step-daughters Laura (James) Reetz of Columbus WI and Andrea Delara of Des Moines; five step-grandchildren; a half brother Jerry Richardson of Glenwood; two half sisters Dora (Larry) McClelland and Debbie (Terry) Huff, all of Farmington, MO. Gene is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife LaVonne, brother Dean Richardson, sister Donna Cauthorn and half brother Gary Richardson Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5 from 5-7:00 p.m. at Memorial Lutheran Church in Nevada. A memorial fund has been established in loving memory of Gene. Chet Ryan Mortuary in Nevada has been entrusted with the care of Gene and his family.