Eugene S.

"Gene" Wirts

PAULDING, OH:  Eugene S. "Gene" Wirts, age 82, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Vancrest of Hicksville, OH.

Gene was born January 7, 1939 in Paulding County, OH, son of the late Glen and Evelyn (Diver) Wirts.  On December 29, 1984, he married Carolyn Spangler, who survives.  For 25 years, Gene worked at Parret Packing/Top of Indiana Beef.  He was also a truck driver for Strable Paving, where he retired in 1991. Gene was a member of the Paulding Eagles #2405. He loved Ohio State Football and NASCAR Racing, especially his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt.

Gene is also survived by his children: Eugene S. Wirts, Tom (Polly) Wirts, Deona (Bill) Kniceley, Orville (Darlene) Bartley, Jeffery (Kim) Bartley, Bronson (Amber) Bartley; daughter in law, Jenny Wirts; brother, Jim (Thelma) Wirts; 22 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Barbara Jean Wirts and three children: Timothy E. Wirts, Allen Bartley, and Cheryl Roznovsky.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, September 13, 2021 at Den Herder Funeral Home with Reverend Terry Brock officiating.

Visitation will be 2:00-8:00 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Den Herder Funeral Home. There will also be visitation on Monday from 10:00 AM until time of services.

Memorial contributions may be made in Gene's name to Den Herder Funeral Home, PO Box 27, Paulding, OH 45879.