Eugene T. White, 79, of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Austin.

Eugene Thomas was born on July 5, 1939, in Austin to Maynard and Ruth (Sowden) White. Gene was a lifelong Austin resident. He attended Austin High School, then went on to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army. He completed his 20 years of military service in the National Guard. He was united in marriage to Mary Krofta in Austin. With great joy, he adopted his son, Chris. Gene was a longtime employee of Hormel Foods in Austin, retiring after over 34 years. His wife, Mary, passed away in 2000. On July 17, 2001, Gene married Diane Anfinson and they continued to reside in Austin. Gene enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his family. In his retirement, he was a driver for the Ford dealer, making deliveries to many different cities in Minnesota and around the country.

He is survived by his wife, Diane of Austin; son, Chris of Austin; stepdaughters, Sherri Longe of Freeborn, Minnesota, and Sandi Batten of Albert Lea, Minnesota; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Joann Shuck of Austin; brother, Ronnie (Randi) White of Waseca, Minnesota; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary, in 2000; sisters, Avid Wood and Gloria White; and brother, Robert White.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. Gene’s family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service on Saturday at Worlein Funeral Home. Interment with military honors will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Austin.

Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.