Eugene A. Tonn, 84, of Johnstown passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2016 at the Fulton Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare surrounded by his loving family. Born May 31, 1932 in Minneapolis, MN, he was the son of the late William C. and Caroline Krueger Tonn. Eugene worked for Schaefer Corporation in Minneapolis then transferred to their Huntsville, AL office where he worked for two years. He retired from Hussmann Corporation in Gloversville as a Manager after many years of loyal service. Eugene could fix just about anything and loved to tinker, so his family lovingly named him “Mr. Fixit”. He was always working on his cars or his next big invention. Eugene was a great storyteller and could always hold a listener’s attention. He was a devoted family man and will be truly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his beloved wife of 59 years Geneva “Gen” Tonn of Johnstown; grandchildren Melissa Tonn of Johnstown, Bill Tonn (Tasha) of Johnstown, Jamie McGrattan of Johnstown, Kyle McGrattan of Gloversville, Zachary Reams of Hudson, WI, Katherine Reams of Hudson, WI and Sarah Jean Reams of Hudson, WI; great grandchildren Alexander Wilson, Ava Tonn and Avery Tonn; son-in-law Tim Reams of Hudson, WI; sister-in-law Barbara Zuorak of Minneapolis, MN and brother-in-law Allan Shogren of Minneapolis, MN. Eugene is predeceased by his son William C. Tonn II; daughter Susan Reams and daughter-in-law Susan Marie. Calling hours to which relatives and friends are invited to attend will be held on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville. A service to celebrate Eugene’s life will take place on Thursday 1 P.M. at the funeral home with Rev. David Almleaf officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made in Eugene’s memory to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Walrath & Stewart Funeral Home, Gloversville. Online condolences for the Tonn family are available at www.brbsfuneral.com
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