Ann Arbor, MI, age 86, died Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born August 4, 1927 in Rozel, Kansas, the son of John Dee Reece and Martha (Hancock) Reece.
Gene enjoyed sports, old movies, and westerns. He married Pattie Lea Fritz and she preceded him in death in 2009. Pattie was Gene’s very first girlfriend and they were able to enjoy the twilight of their lives together. Gene’s extended family includes step-sons, Don (Marie) Campbell of Dexter, MI; David (Shirley) Campbell of La Mirada, CA; Tim Fritz of Troy, IL; Mike Fritz (Karen) of Colorado Springs, CO; a daughter, Vickie (Terry) Benton of Benbrook, TX and 14 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Dee.
A burial will be held at the Mills Township Cemetery in Ogemaw County. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.