R. Gene Wedertz, 84, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at the Hardin Memorial Hospital in Kenton.
He was born on May 20, 1941, in Kenton to the late Richard and Marcella (Garman) Wedertz. He married Marian Schmidt and they later divorced. He then married Barbara McDorman and she preceded him in death.
Surviving are his loving companion, Tammie Warren, a daughter, Denese (Scott) McClure, sons, Dave (Cyndi R.) Wedertz, Chris (Heather) Wedertz, step-daughter, Shelly Miller, step-son, Jeff (Becky) Morrison, a sister, Mary Lou McNeal. 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and 5 nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Wilma Zuchetto, brother-in-law, Karl McNeal and a step-son, Rick Morrison.
Gene graduated from Kenton High School in 1959. He served in the Ohio National Guard and he was a past member of the Hardin County Shrine Club. He was also a member of the unofficial breakfast club, a group of guys that met up for breakfast most mornings.
Gene’s whole life centered around his dairy farm. He loved his Jersey cattle, especially one in particular that was named Fancy. Gene showed Jersey Cattle all over the region and when he got older, judged cattle.
Gene always looked forward to the spring plant, fall harvest and the Hardin County Fair. He enjoyed going to the fair for the food and the livestock shows.
Funeral services for R. Gene Wedertz will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14, at the Price-McElroy Funeral Home in Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating. Burial will follow at Grove Cemetery in Kenton. Friends and family may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, at the funeral home.
Memorial donations in Gene’s honor may be made to the Hardin County Fair Foundation or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at pricefh.net.
