1932
Gene
2013
Gene Hamberg
August 18, 1932 — October 27, 2013
The funeral service for Gene M Hamberg of Albert Lea will be held at 11 AM on Thursday October 31, 2013 at Oakland Lutheran Church. Pastor Matt Williams will officiate. Interment will be in the Oakland Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation from 4:30 to 7:30 on Wednesday at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea, as well as one hour prior to the service at church.
Gene Hamberg died surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at St John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea. He was 81 years old.
Gene was born on August 18, 1932 in Freeborn County. The son of Arthur and Opal (McNeil) Hamberg, he lived in Freeborn County all of his life. On August 25, 1950 he was united in marriage to Betty L Kinney in Austin. Together they raised 5 children.
Gene was a proud farmer in the Myrtle area for over 60 years. He loved watching baseball and spending time with his family, who were very important to him. He was a proud father and grandfather who worked hard and helped family, friends, and neighbors in need.
Gene is survived by his children, Dennis (Helen) Hamberg of Albert Lea, Larry (Diane) Hamberg of Glenville, Bob (Sue) Hamberg of Albert Lea, Bonnie (Richard) Harkner of Albert Lea, and Kevin Hamberg and special friend Joy of Glenville; 9 grand children; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Donald Hamberg of Albert Lea; sister, JoAnne Hagen of Madison, Wisconsin; brother in law David (Mary) Kinny of Faribault; sister in law, Bonnie Funk of St Joseph, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hamberg; parents, Art and Opal Hamberg; brother, Archie Hamberg; sister in law, Sally Hamberg; and several of Betty's brothers and sisters.
Gene Hamberg died surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at St John's Lutheran Home in Albert Lea. He was 81 years old.
Gene was born on August 18, 1932 in Freeborn County. The son of Arthur and Opal (McNeil) Hamberg, he lived in Freeborn County all of his life. On August 25, 1950 he was united in marriage to Betty L Kinney in Austin. Together they raised 5 children.
Gene was a proud farmer in the Myrtle area for over 60 years. He loved watching baseball and spending time with his family, who were very important to him. He was a proud father and grandfather who worked hard and helped family, friends, and neighbors in need.
Gene is survived by his children, Dennis (Helen) Hamberg of Albert Lea, Larry (Diane) Hamberg of Glenville, Bob (Sue) Hamberg of Albert Lea, Bonnie (Richard) Harkner of Albert Lea, and Kevin Hamberg and special friend Joy of Glenville; 9 grand children; 15 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother, Donald Hamberg of Albert Lea; sister, JoAnne Hagen of Madison, Wisconsin; brother in law David (Mary) Kinny of Faribault; sister in law, Bonnie Funk of St Joseph, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Betty Hamberg; parents, Art and Opal Hamberg; brother, Archie Hamberg; sister in law, Sally Hamberg; and several of Betty's brothers and sisters.
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