Eugene Gruenbacher, 99, passed away March 27, 2026. Gene was born Sept. 27, 1937, to Albert and Florence (Martin) Gruenbacher. He dedicated his life to his faith, family and farming. Gene went to Andale High School and Benedictine College to study agriculture. In 1958, he married Rosemary Thimmesch, and they had a wonderful marriage until her passing in 1997.
Gene is survived by his sons, Kurt (Sylvia) and Jeff (Laura); granddaughters, Katie (Kory) Tyler, Rachel (Josh) Meler, Megan Gruenbacher, Bria (Zach) Weast, Ashley (Lane) Underwood and Molly (Scott) Jordan; 10 great-grandchildren; his brother, Paul (Margie) Gruenbacher; and dear friend, Virginia Gutschenritter.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at St. Joseph Catholic Church-Andale, Kansas. A Rosary will be said prior to Mass at 10 a.m., also at the church. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wulf Ast Mortuary, 911 Biermann Street, Garden Plain, KS, 67050.