Eugene S. Newland, 101, of La Crosse, Ind. passed away Sept. 18, 2020 at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born Jan. 11, 1919 in Hammond, Ind. to Byron G. and Rosa May (Johnson) Newland.
Eugene worked as a machinist at the Kingsbury Ordinance Plant, Allis Chalmers, and Screw Machine Products. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and he loved singing at church.
In 1937, he married Sophie Newland, who preceded him in death Sept. 22, 1981. On June 5, 1982 in La Porte, Ind. he married Mary Newland, who also preceded him in death.
Survivors include children, Donald (Kathy) Newland of La Porte, Donna (Carney) Butler of La Crosse, and Charlotte (William) Miller of Blair, Wisc.; 19 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 47 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wives, he was preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Dan Butler and Ruth Sternitzke; brothers, Orville and Garland Newland; and sister, Vivian Brettin.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Sept. 21 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, where a celebration of life service will follow at noon with Pastor Randy Schrock officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the La Crosse United Methodist Church, 11 N. Indiana Ave., La Crosse, Ind. 46348.
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