Eugene Melvin Kenitzer

Eugene M. Kenitzer, child of God, loving and providing father and son of Edward Kenitzer and Emma (Blum) Kenitzer was born on April 5, 1931, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed at First Ev. Lutheran Church. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Beaver Dam High School in 1949.

Eugene married Juanita Bodin on May 1, 1954. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2020.

Eugene worked at Green Giant Canning Company before and after active military service retiring after 42 years in 1992. Following retirement, he was an active member of the Green Giant Golden Ambassadors.

Eugene was a faithful servant of God; He sang tenor in the Senior Choir at First Lutheran Church and played in the Handbell Choir for many years. He also served on various committees and councils, but he especially enjoyed his time on the finance committee.

Gene was very proud to be a veteran of the Korean War and his active military service from January 1952 through January 1954. He has been a member of American Legion Post 146 of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin for 73 years.

The Kenitzer and Kneisler families have many wonderful memories of Dad, Grandpa and Great-Grandpa: family trips to Disney World and by train to Seattle, squirt gun fights, Dad hitting pop- up flies, watching slow pitch softball together, celebrating birthdays and other special occasions, Dad's garden full of potatoes, tomatoes and raspberries, trips to get ice cream, traveling in the station wagon, watching him wait for the train to come through our backyard, listening to him share how his stocks were performing, listening to Sousa marches and so many more.

Eugene is preceded in death by his wife, his parents and his brothers Kenneth and Merlin.

Members of Gene's family include: His daughter Sarah (Don) Kneisler, son Russ (Debbie) and son Dick (Roxie), Grandson Andy (Jenny) Kneisler, Granddaughter Becky (Dan) Feryance, Grandson Josh (Crystal) Kenitzer, Grandson Matt (Emily) Kenitzer, and Granddaughter Aleese Kenitzer, Great Grandchildren: Keegan, Easton, Claire and Jace Kneisler, Katelyn, Emily and Tommy Feryance Cailie and Carson Kenitzer and Hannah, Maggie and Heinrich Kenitzer. His family also includes his sister-in-law Billie Kenitzer and her children Keith (Terri) Kenitzer Ann Marie Kenitzer and Jane (Ron ) Ashpes as well as those Gene remembered with cards and in his thoughts.

Visitation will take place at Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, WI on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Pastor Jim Wendt officiating. Burial will take place at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Beaver Dam.

Online condolence may be expressed to Eugene's family at www.muehlboettcher.com

In lieu of flowers Eugene asked prior to his death that memorials be sent to his church, First Ev. Lutheran Church, earmarked for the Renovation or Capital Improvement Fund.