Gene D. Haege

Gene D. Haege, 88, of Mascoutah, IL born May 17, 1931 in New Memphis Station, IL, died Wednesday August 14, 2019, at Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Nashville, IL.

Gene worked in construction and construction management.  He was a former member of the Mascoutah City Council and the Mascoutah Fire Department

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert H. and Frieda, nee Grohs, Haege. a brother, Robert Haege, and a sister-in-law, Muriel Haege.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce K., nee Curry, Haege whom he married on Sept. 5, 1956 in Cornith, MS; a daughter, Judy Polczynski of Nashville, IL; a son, Dolph Haege and (special friend Tanya Miller) of Belleville, IL; two grandchildren, Drew and Emily Polczynski; one great grandson, Kieton Polczynski; and one nephew, Randy (Roza) Haege.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.  Condolences may be expressed to the family online at mollfuneralhome.com .

Visitation: From 3 to 5:30 PM Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at Moll Funeral Home, Mascoutah, IL.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at Moll Funeral Home, Mascoutah, IL with Pastor Carl Bowlin officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date.