Eugene “Gene” Royal Wenzel
Eugene “Gene” Royal Wenzel, 84, of Rogers Township passed away February 8, 2026 at Medilodge in Rogers City.
He was born August 19, 1941 in Rogers City to Richard and Lorene (Curtis) Wenzel.
Gene served in the United States Army from 1959 through 1962 and was stationed in France. On December 19, 1964, he married Etta Eileen Gilbert in Hazel Park. He owned Eugene Wenzel Excavating and was a member of Operator’s Local 324. Gene enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Eileen; a daughter, Kimberly Wenzel; three grandchildren, Tony Brown, Corey Brown and Kayla Brown; two great-grandsons, Waylen Royal and Benjamin Lloyd; siblings, Ronald (Betty), Terry, Richard, Gerald and Lila; and sisters-in-law, Elaine Wenzel, Darleen Ormsbee and Kay Gilbert.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Lorene; and a brother, Mickey.
Friends may visit at the Beck Funeral Home Sunday, May 17, from 4 p.m. through time of his memorial service at 5 p.m. with Mr. Terry Ormsbee officiating.
Inurnment will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to Hospice Compassus in memory of Eugene Wenzel.
Online condolences may be addressed through www.beckfuneralhome.org.
