Eugene "Gene" Wickham passed on Friday, November 25, 2022 at his home in Markville, with loved ones at his side.  He was 83 years old.

Gene was born May 9 ^th , 1939 the son of Orland and Catherine Wickham.  He was united in marriage to Cheryl Larson on April 23rd, 1966.  He was an auto mechanic for most of his working years, working most recently at Edina Tire and Auto from 1990 to 2007.  For most of his time at Edina Tire and Auto he worked with his son, Don.  Gene was known as an excellent mechanic and had many loyal customers.  Gene loved spending time at his cabin in Markville until he retired when he purchased a home there.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, riding four wheelers and snowmobiles, hunting, fishing, and working on cars at his leisure.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.   Gene left an indelible mark on everyone he met.

Gene is preceded in death by his father, Orland, mother, Catherine, brother, Anthony, sister, Mary Wickham Pingree, and brothers, John, Thomas, and Bernard.  He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, son Ronald (Jennifer), daughter, Diane Morrison (Brent), son, Donald (Tanya), brothers, Gerald (Dolores) and William (Laura), sister, Judith Ann, grandson, Jordan Schilz, and granddaughters, Brittany Morrison and Bailey Morrison.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Methven Funeral Home in Sandstone with Fr. Joseph Sirba officiating.  Visitation will be on Friday, December 2, 2022 from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home as well as one hour prior to the service.  Military honors are being provided by the Sandstone Honor Guard.  Casketbearers are Ronald Wickham, Donald Wickham, Brent Morrison, Jordan Schilz, Tony Larson, Pat Wickham, Noah Stein and Jim McParland.  Honorary Casketbearers are Larry Larson, Roger Larson, Duke Larson, Bill Wickham, Jerry Wickham, John Meyer, Dan Thurber.

Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation Service.