L. Eugene Sanden, 92, of Youngsville, PA., died Saturday morning, December 4, 2021, at Rouse Home, Youngsville, PA. Gene was born March 26, 1929, in Warren, PA. He was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Pauline Putnam Sanden. Gene was formerly of Warren, PA., and Jamestown, N.Y.
He has resided in Youngsville for the past 38 years. Gene was a 1947 graduate of Sugar Grove High School. Gene served with the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. He was employed with the Jamestown Police Department for 10 years and was a warehouse manager for S.M. Flickenger’s for 24 years, retiring in 1991. He was a former member of ST. James R.C. Church, Jamestown, N.Y., where he was past president of their Holy Name Society and past president and treasurer of St. Vincent DePaul Society. He had served as Past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council 1306 and a Charter member of the Marco Polo Club of Jamestown, N.Y., He was also a former member of St. Luke’s R.C. Church, Youngsville, PA., where he had served as an altar server. He was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, Warren, PA. Gene was a member of the Warren Senior Center where he was a past board member for 16 years and was their cook for the Sunday dinners. He was also a member of the Youngsville American Legion Post 658 and Warren Moose Lodge 109. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
He is survived by his 4 children – Frederick C. Sanden and wife, Susan of Portland, OR, Christal A. Rogers and husband, Patrick of Deltona, FL, David E. Sanden and wife, Valerie of Coto De Caza, CA., John E. Sanden and wife, Nadine of Lake Forest, CA., his companion, Shirley Littlefield Schmatz of Youngsville, PA., 2 Brothers – Harvey E. Sanden and wife, Catherine of Cleveland, OH., Glenn C. Sanden of Holtville, CA., 13 Grandchildren and 17 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Teresa A. Nuhfer Sanden whom he married September 30, 1950, in Warren, PA. who died March 31, 2015.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA., with Fr. Stephen Schreiber, Pastor, officiating. Entombment will be in the mausoleum at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Jamestown, N.Y. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren Cancer Center, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365 or Holy Redeemer Church Building Center Fund or Rouse Home Patient Activity Fund, 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, PA. 16371. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com <www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com/> The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., Warren, PA., has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Gene will be dearly missed by us all, his Silver Sliders Bowling League friends. You could always find him along side Shirley, with a smile on his face & a spring in his step on Wednesday afternoons at the Valley Bowling Center. He loved the game. The pins would shake knowing that Gene was getting up just to knock them down. His kind heart and words of bowling wisdom will always be remembered. Our Love and Prayers are with Shirley and his family.
Hi Chris and Pat,
Sending condolences to you on the passing of your Dad.
I remember a time when we were in X-ray school Chris and upon leaving I had a flat tire. Gene came to my rescue and I will never forget his kindness.
Oh the good old days………
XxOo
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Sanden Family.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gene”s family.. We knew and loved Gene very much. He was loved and admired by all that knew him..
Sorry for your loss I would have liked to have brought my mother Joyce to the service but her mental health is very bad and she wouldnt have known why she was there. He was a very gentle man and enjoyed the being around him
God bless all at this sad time. Please know you all will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Mr. Sanden was a true pleasure to cross paths with. He was a kind and appreciative patient to provide care to. It was a honor to care for him.
Sending prayers and our deepest sympathy from all the Kroon family. Our families had many many great times together over the years!
Love from your cousin Charla Morris Thomas. You was always a kind, loving & sweet cousin. You will be missed.