Eugene Marlett( 1927-2021)

MARLETT, DOBBS, ROBERTS

Posted By: Ken Wright (email)
Date: 2/5/2021 at 08:07:52

Eugene “Gene” Marlett, age, 93, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Gardens of Cedar Rapids. A private family service will be held at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. A livestream of the funeral service may be accessed on the funeral home website under the obituary for Eugene Marlett, under the video tab starting at 10 AM on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Burial will be held at the Keokuk National Cemetery in Keokuk, IA. Military Rites will be administered by the Keokuk American Legion Post #41. There will be a visitation on Tuesday, February 2 at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories from 9 to 10 AM. As mandated by proclamation, social distancing must be practiced which requires a limited number of people to be allowed into the visitation at one time. The use of facemasks or shields are required.

Gene is survived by his children, Jana Marlett (David Zangerle), of Cedar Rapids, Tom Marlett of West Des Moines, IA and Marc (Kristie) Marlett of Snohomish, WA; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Gene was preceded in death by his wife Edna, his parents, his brother Alfred, and a daughter-in-law Dee Marlett.

Gene was born on July 5, 1927 in Keokuk, the son of the late, Thomas and Mabel (Dobbs) Marlett. Gene married the love of his life, Edna Mae Roberts on August 16, 1953 in Keokuk, Iowa. Gene served in the US Navy during WWII. After he returned home, he completed his law degree from the University of Iowa. After law school, he joined Farm Bureau Insurance where he retired after 35 years as Vice President of Claims. He was active in the Iowa Defense Counsel Association. Gene enjoyed traveling with his wife Edna. He was an avid golfer, and enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandkids, and friends.

A memorial fund has been established in Gene’s name.