of Mountain Home, AR
February 2, 1942 - May 4, 2024
Gene Allen Refior, 82, passed away May 4, 2024 in Mountain Home, AR. He was born in Nappanee, IN to Everett and Marie Refior. He married Linda Reese, his high school sweetheart, April 7, 1962 in Whitewater, WI. They had two daughters, Kris Boyle and Terri Petitt (Don). He served in the United States Coast Guard for 6 years, then graduated from UW Stout in Menomonie, WI with a teaching degree. He moved his family to Whitewater where he taught Industrial Arts at Whitewater High School for many years. After teaching he was a Postal Carrier for the Whitewater US Post Office until his retirement to Mountain Home, where he enjoyed fishing and was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife; two daughters; grandchildren, Rachel Scuglik (Aaron) and Zak Petitt (Abby); 3 great-granddaughters; brothers, Paul (Pam), Wendall (Marla); sister, Donna Refior and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and son-in-law, Sid Boyle. He will be missed by many friends and family. Services will be private.
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16 Condolence(s)
Bruce and Cheryl Starzynski
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Gene you will be missed !! The only time in my life I was happy to see a big green Packer flag Sympathy and condolences to the family. Gene was a special man
Johnnie Judkins
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Sad to hear about Gene.
Will have nothing but fond memories and the good rounds of golf I had with Gene.
WENDELL REFIOR
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Gene had heart.
Gene took care of his finances.
Gene reached out to others.
Gene's advice was friendly and very helpful.
Gene lived truly and without pretense.
Gene played the big brother to the younger Refior siblings.
Gene worked hard and cared about getting the job done right.
I'll remember Gene well but I will miss him too as will many.
Tom Westbrook
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Gene, you were one of a kind and a joy to play golf with. I will miss you m. God Bless’
George Shriver
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Prayers and Comfort for all Family members and Friends. Gene was and is a great gentleman and a Friend to All of His Golfing Buddies. GOD Blessings.
Jim Doherty
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Gene you will be missed. So much fun to play golf with you. Such a nice man will be missed by all.
michael hadley
Monday, May 6, 2024
Gene we will miss you
Larry Kelley
Monday, May 6, 2024
You will missed by all your friends at the golf course
Trip Wilson
Monday, May 6, 2024
Gene was one of the few I enjoyed playing golf with. I will miss his smile and positive outlook. Who will I have to joke around with about his beloved Packers. I know you are reading this brother, you will be greatly missed.
Dick Day
Monday, May 6, 2024
Well, Genius, you finally “Crossed the Rubicon”! We’ll miss your tee shots. God Bless
Joe Durham
Monday, May 6, 2024
You will be missed. I enjoyed our many rounds of golf.
Keith Harris
Monday, May 6, 2024
Goodbye ol friend. I enjoyed playing golf with you and sharing stories. Gonna miss you.
Troy Hodnett
Monday, May 6, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Enjoyed playing golf withGene. Had a lot of good times.
Ken Armstrong
Monday, May 6, 2024
I will miss you Gene, we played a lot of golf together and had many hours talking football. We will meet again some day, my prayers are with you and family.
Donna Refior
Monday, May 6, 2024
Goodbye, Big Brother! Peace and Love to you, Gene. And comfort to everyone you left behind.
Scot Parker (One T)
Monday, May 6, 2024
So sorry for your loss.I will miss Gene. I really enjoyed playing golf together. My prayers are with you.