Eugene "Gene" Arthur Seehafer passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, with his family close
by.

Gene was born in Wausau, WI on September 22, 1945, to Wilbert and Myra Seehafer and was
the second oldest of five siblings.

Gene grew up around the farms and foundries of Wausau and followed his dad whenever he
could into the woods fishing, trapping, and hunting. He aspired to go to college and to have
acreage of his own after working on his uncle's farm during the summers. Architecture and
engineering were his career interests. After graduating high school in 1963, Gene went to trade
school for three years where he studied residential design. In 1966, Gene enlisted in the United
States Air Force and proudly served his country until he was honorably discharged in 1970.
After his discharge, Gene earned a college degree in industrial engineering in 1972, working in
the foundries in Wisconsin.

Gene married the girl next door, Judith "Judy" Dalbec, a dreamer like himself, on May 16, 1970.
For 53 years she was by his side tackling many goals and chasing their dreams. The couple was
blessed with a son, Aaron, and a daughter, Nicole "Nicki."

A picture on a calendar of Green River Lakes in an office fueled his dreams and desires to live
out west. In 1980, Gene and Judy packed up their children and belongings and moved to Green
River, WY where Gene worked at the mines of Texas Gulf and FMC Corporation until he retired
in 2008. He and Judy worked hard to make their dreams come to fruition. He was a meticulous
craftsman and loved designing and building his own projects including his house and property
in Green River. He was always looking forward to the next project and he took pride in anything
his hands touched.

In 1991, he began building his dream of having acreage when they purchased land near Daniel,
WY. Gene spent countless weekends and evenings designing, building, and transforming his
dream into reality so that when he retired, he could concentrate on growing certified hay.
Gene loved being on a tractor and had one for each task.

Gene was an avid outdoorsman and hunting and fishing were a way of life instilled to him by
his father, which he in turn passed on to his kids and grandkids. Gene was a storyteller and
loved sharing his adventures with anyone willing to listen. Along with 43 years of Wyoming
adventures, Gene was able to share with Judy adventures to Alaska, Canada, New Zealand, and
South Africa.

Gene is survived by his wife, Judy, Daniel WY, their children, Aaron (Mindy) Seehafer, Pinedale
WY and Dr. Nicki (Daris) Jutten, Montrose CO, grandchildren Erica and Elliott, his siblings, Leroy
(Jean) Seehafer, WI, Shirley Manning, WI, Sheila Burgus, IA, Sara Goetsch, WI, and several
nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life and luncheon will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1:00p at their
home, 16 Sitting Bull Dr, Daniel WY.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kickin' Cancer, PO Box 687, Pinedale
WY 82941.