Obituary: Lilienkamp, Gene
Age 75
He was born on January 29, 1939 in Spokane, WA.
He grew up in the Silver Valley and graduated from Wallace High School in 1957.
He attended the University of Idaho for two years, where he also played football, before joining the United States Air Force.
During Gene’s lifetime, he had a plethora of occupations, including owning Pioneer Realty and the Silver Lantern Drive-In Restaurant in Wallace, where he employed his family and friends.
Gene also sold insurance and was a certified appraiser.
Most recently, Gene sold Aflac Insurance.
He liked to spend his time woodworking, being outdoors, and going to the Oregon Coast.
Most of all, he loved spending time with his family.
Gene had a good sense of humor, and a quick wit.
He loved his family very much and he will be missed.
In 1990, Gene married his wife of twenty-four years, Sandy.
They have lived in Cheney, where he is a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and enjoyed attending mass daily.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Mary Lilienkamp; and is survived by his brother, Dick Lilienkamp (Marsha); and sister Sherry Woody (Gary).
He is also survived by his wife Sandy; daughters, Tracey Staggs, Julie Lilienkamp, Jodie Roletto (Jim), Kelly Lee (Stuart), Jenna Gove (Dave); stepdaughter Wendy Wendt; and stepson Steven Powell.
Gene has thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A Rosary/Vigil will be held September 12th at 6:30 PM at St. Rose of Lima Church 460 N 5th Street, Cheney, WA.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, September 13th at 11 AM at the same location.
A reception lunch will follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Spokane, 121 S. Arthur, PO Box 2215, Spokane, WA 99210.