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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

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 true family man that loved easily and 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, Becky Congrove, Christy (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.

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