Gene R. Kuchenbecker

Gene R. Kuchenbecker, age 61, of Menasha, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at his cabin in Caroline. Gene was born on March 12, 1953, in Green Bay, to the late Irvin and Norma (Schneider) Kuchenbecker. He owned Best Beverage in Menasha for 26 years. Gene loved being outdoors, hunting with his friends and daughter, fishing, snowmobiling and taking motorcycle trips. He was also well-known as a skilled woodworker and built his cabin Up North. His favorite thing in the world was spending time with his with granddaughters and making them smile.

Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Mardy; his daughter, Kelly (Jeffrey) Ehlke; and his granddaughters, Rylee and Makayla.

Memorial services will be at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at WICHMANN FUNERAL HOME—TRI-COUNTY CHAPEL, 1592 Oneida Street, Menasha, Wisconsin, with Chaplain Tony Gutierrez and Mrs. Nan Gutierrez officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of services. Online condolences may be offered at www.wichmannfargo.com