BROWN COUNTY
Eugene “Gene” Gerald Sepiol, 65, of Brown County, passed Tuesday morning, Sept. 4, 2018 at Brown County Health & Living Community.
Gene was born Nov. 6, 1952, in East Chicago, to John and Florence (Tomaszewski) Sepiol. He graduated from Lake Central High School in 1971 and from barber school in 1973. Gene married Kathy Ann Brewer on Dec. 10, 1988; she survives after 29 loving and devoted years of marriage.
Gene was a lifelong barber and began working at Paris’ Barber Shop in Hammond where he was known for his fast haircuts and nicknamed “Mean Gene the Cutting Machine.” He also worked for the Razor’s Image Barbershop and The Ritz Hair Studio, both in Bloomington.
Gene was an avid snow and water skier. He loved boating, lake perch fishing, flower and vegetable gardening and spending time at Brownie’s and Muddy Boots restaurants. He cheered on his favorite teams: Chicago Bulls, White Sox, Chicago Bears, Chicago Blackhawks and Indianapolis Colts. Gene enjoyed watching Indiana University basketball, football and Notre Dame sports. He was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Sepiol; siblings, Jack (Karen) Sepiol and James (Janet) Sepiol; nieces, Sherri (Kip) Kelly and Christine Sepiol; nephews, John Sepiol and Alex (Andrew) Sepiol; grandniece, Claire; grandnephews, Keaton and Colton; numerous cousins; and good friends.
He was preceded in death by a stillborn son, Gregory Thomas Sepiol in May, 1991; and his parents.
Gene’s wishes were for his body to be donated to the natomical Education Program in Indianapolis.
Despite Gene’s many physical challenges, he was a friend to many and loved by all.
Pastor Tim Conboy will conduct a celebration of life service at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23 at New Life Community Church, 1450 State Road 135 North. Friends may call from 2 p.m. until service time at the church.
Arrangements entrusted with Meredith-Clark Funeral Home in Morgantown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent in honor of Gene to New Life Community Church, P.O. Box 654; or to Souled Out International, P.O. Box 1967, both in Nashville, IN 47448.
Information: meredith-clark.com.
