Gene S. Trissel, 87, of Piqua, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Piqua Manor. He was born March 3, 1938, in Piqua, OH, to the late Samuel D. and Martha (Nishwitz) Trissel. Gene married Jacquelyn Burke on October 15,1970 and she survives.
Gene will be forever missed and remembered by his family, four children: Deborah (Dave) Castle, Whispering Pines, N.C.; Brent Holt, Piqua, OH; Jill Trissel, Piqua, OH; and Anne (Eugene) Manns, Jr., Piqua, OH. Seven Grandchildren: Jessica, Andrea, Paige, Zayne, Jaelyn, Jesse, and Gianna. Two Great Grandchildren: Ava and Dominic.
Gene was preceded in death by one sister: Diane Austin.
Gene was a 1956 graduate of Piqua Central High School and worked for Paul Sherry in Piqua. Gene enjoyed spending time in the outdoors and had pleasure in hunting and fishing. He enjoyed following the children and grandchildren’s activities and events. He loved spending time with his family and especially moments he could take walks with his children and grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions may be made in honor of Gene to: Piqua Education Foundation P.O. Box 210 Piqua, Ohio 45356 or by email: www.piquaeducationfoundation.org
Graveside services will be held at later date. Arrangements are in the care of Melcher Sowers Funeral Home, Piqua.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.melcher-sowers.com.