Eugene C. “Gene” Yohe, 86, of Columbia, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Helen Mahan Yohe with whom he celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on November 1, 2023. He was born in Columbia, son of the late Harold and Mildred Evans Yohe. Gene was a setup operator for ITT Grinnell for 36 1/2 years before his retirement. He attended Columbia schools and was baptized in the Christian faith. Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, crafts, word search puzzles, and watching San Diego Chargers football games. He was a lifetime member of the Columbia Fish and Game and the Susquehanna Fire Company (Hambones). He enjoyed family gatherings, loved his children and spending time with them.
Surviving in addition to his wife, his children: Jeffrey A. (Gloria) Yohe, Jodi A. (Joseph) Meley, Douglas S. (Fiancée Rebecca) Yohe and Dennis E. (Corinna) Yohe. Eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters: Ruth Nace and Linda (Ronald) Wood. He was preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Interment in Silver Spring Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by the Workman Funeral Homes, Inc., Columbia/Mountville. To send an online condolence, visit the condolence page.