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Gale “Gene” Clevenger                  Send flowers

Services: Sunday June 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood Add to Google Calendar

Visitation: Friends may call two hours prior at the funeral home in Richwood Sunday from 2 to 4 PM

Gale “Gene” Clevenger, 81 of Richwood, died early Saturday morning May 30, 2026 at his home. He was born July 31, 1944 in Marion to the late Luther B. and Helen A. (Swartz) Clevenger, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Marcia J. Robertson. Gene was a 1962 graduate of Richwood High School. He retired from the Whirlpool Corp. in Marion after 44 years as a Maintenance Technician. Gene was a man of faith; he was long time member of the Magnetic Pharisburg U.M. Church. He loved fishing and hiking, truly he really just liked being outdoors. Gene loved his Buckeyes and his Chevrolet and GMC Trucks. He enjoyed going to car shows, to see the old ones and the new ones. Gene will be remembered as a true family man that loved easily yet kept his somewhat sarcastic sense of humor! Surviving is his wife, Sandra (Mattox) Clevenger, they were married September 20, 1986 in Marysville. Also surviving are their children, Linda L. Simpkins of Richwood, Mark T. (Kacey Jolliff) Clevenger of Magnetic Springs, Christopher Hockman of Plain City, Tonya (Jeremy) Samsel of Colorado Springs, Co. and Theresa (Victor) Mendoza of Richwood. Grandchildren, Justyn (Paige) Clevenger, Becki Clevenger, Christi (Keenan) Chapman, Dani (Aaron) Medeiros, Josh Simpkins, Chelsea (David) King, Max Hockman, Jesse Samsel, Cody (Carrie) Samsel, Dylan Wagner, Lane Wagner, Leonardo Rogel, Gabriel Rogel and Romeo Mendoza. Great grandchildren, Sadie, Oaklyn, Bronson, Josiah, Sunee, Noah, Glori, Makenna, Mckayla (Keith), Abigail, Charleigh and Rowyn Great great grandson, Stetson Cousin, Mike (Phyllis) Clevenger Funeral services will be held Sunday June 7, 2026 at 4:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood. Pastor Karl Haught will officiate. Friends may call two hours prior at the funeral home in Richwood. Private burial in the Hopewell Cemetery will take place at a later date. Memorial gifts may be made to the Magnetic Pharisburg U.M. Church, PO Box 83 Magnetic Springs, Ohio 43036 and or the Parkinsons Foundation, 200 S.E. First St., Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com Directions to Hopewell Cemetery Directions to Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home Florist Login

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Condolences       to #1 from: Sue Dilsaver Foreman Petersburg MI Sun, May 31, 2026 at 12:43 PM gene was a classmate..  always a gentleman and will be missed.  Ivan and I are sending our condolences and the family is in our prayers🙏 #2 from: Rona Penix   Sun, May 31, 2026 at 12:47 PM My thoughts and prayers are with you!Sorry for the loss of your father. God be with you. #3 from: Jerry Moore   Sun, May 31, 2026 at 12:57 PM So sorry. Gene was a great friend and we had many food times together. He will be missed. #4 from: Kenny & Jean Pratt Bucyrus Ohio Sun, May 31, 2026 at 2:28 PM I was a classmate with Gene in the graduating of 1962. He was good friend and we got to visit in later years at the alumni banquets. Sorry for your families loss. Wish all the family the best and may god bless everyone. The Pratt Family. #5 from: Brent and Kim Chapman Richwood Sun, May 31, 2026 at 4:07 PM Sending our prayers and sympathies to Gene's legacy, his wonderful family. May all your memories help soothe the grief during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. #6 from: Gail DeGood-Guy & Tom Guy Richwood Sun, May 31, 2026 at 4:23 PM To Gene's entire family, we are so very sorry for your loss of Gene.   May God watch over you all during this difficult time of loss.   #7 from: Gene Mattox Grove City, Ohio Sun, May 31, 2026 at 4:34 PM Expressing my sympathy and prayers for all of you. May God's presence be especially comforting during these days and continue it times to come. I will miss Gene and his witty humor. I will miss his friendship. I trust God will bless you as you rest in Jesus and find comfort through the ministry of the Hole Spirit. Gene Mattox #8 from: Beth & Bill Wood Prospect, Oh. Sun, May 31, 2026 at 4:38 PM Sandy, We are so sorry to hear of Genes passing Bill has lots of memories of him from all their years at Whirlpool. Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time. He was a great guy. Beth & Bill #9 from: Jack Johnson   Sun, May 31, 2026 at 6:51 PM Gene was in my apprenticeship class back in 1980, The six of us were genuinely good friends and workmates,only 3 of us left, rest in peace Geno #10 from: Jani Rankin   Sun, May 31, 2026 at 8:14 PM Sandy , so sorry to hear this.  Gene was always so kind. I will be praying for you and your family.  Hugs💕                                                    Jani Rankin #11 from: Teresa (Tessa) Rider Hone Fairfax, Virginia Sun, May 31, 2026 at 11:37 PM I have known Gene many years as we both started at Pharisburg Elementary Schoo then moved on to Magnetic Springs and eventually Richwood. I am saddened to hear of his passing and offer my condolences to his large family. #12 from: Jim and Paula Sheets RICHWOOD Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM Justyn, Sandy, and Mark we are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family. #13 from: Kevin Kirk Florida Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 9:08 AM Mark and Linda, a wonderful man your father was ! Use all the great memories for comfort during this trying time. You both are in my prayers. #14 from: Pat Krebehenne Richwood Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 1:18 PM So sorry to hear about Gene. He was a great family man😞 #15 from: Shelley Ridge   Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 7:41 PM So sorry for you and your families loss Mark.  Prayers for guidance and healing for you and your family. #16 from: Sharon landon Lakeview ohio Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:32 AM What is remember is his ready smile, his honest laugh, and the fact he always treated me and my children like family and friends. #17 from: Dennis & Peggy Wilson Richwood Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 8:23 AM So sorry to hear of Gene’s passing! Prayers for peace and comfort for all families! #18 from: Ted Travis & Frances Myers   Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 9:22 AM Very sorry for your loss. #19 from: Jerry Allen North Lewisburg, Ohio Tue, Jun 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM Prayers to all of Gene’s family. Gene and I were classmates in grade school and high school. We played side by side in the backfield on the football team, and we remained friends throughout life. Gene was a very good person and will be missed by all who knew him.  Rest in peace my friend. #20 from: Jody Cullman Marysville Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 8:33 AM I am so sorry to hear of Gene's passing.  Holding you all close in prayer. #21 from: Tonya Vance plain city Wed, Jun 3, 2026 at 2:59 PM Mark, Linda and family.  So very sorry to hear of your dad's passing.  May strength and peace be with you all during this difficult time. Richard & Tonya Vance #22 from: Sam Foos MARYSVILLE Fri, Jun 5, 2026 at 9:50 AM Gene was my friend for over 70 years and I sat with Gene and John Waterson on the school bus. He lived most of his life down the road on Hopewell. After my wife passed Gene and Sandy would stop and check on me regularly. RIP MY FRIEND. #23 from: Beckie McMahan  Congrove and Mike Marysville Sat, Jun 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM Gene was a kind, quiet classmate, and a pleasure to see at our ‘62 class reunions. His health problems never kept him from smiling. Our prayers are with you all. #24 from: Ted & Maureen Grener Talking Rock GA Sun, Jun 7, 2026 at 3:48 PM Sandra and Family, know that you are in our thoughts. Gene was a great person and I know Ted and I miss our trips on our bikes to places around ohio.  We always have such fond memories together.  Till we meet at Jesus feet!!   Love to all.

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