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Eugene Wade Fulton

February 3, 1960 — October 21, 2024

Nebraska City

Eugene Wade Fulton

 Eugene Wade Fulton was born February 3, 1960, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. One of eight children born to Francis and Joan (Epperson) Fulton. Gene grew up in Brownville, Nebraska and attended school in Peru, Brownville, and Auburn, Nebraska. Gene spent much of his childhood working, alongside his dad and siblings, at their family sawmill. He also gained his love for cooking at his sister’s first cafe, “Holly’s Hobby” in Brownville. This is where he met his first wife, Norma Liberty. To this union three children were born, Jennifer, Jessica, and Daniel. They made their home in Nemaha, Nebraska. Gene and Norma were later divorced.

 He later moved to Auburn where he worked at ACI. Gene had a great knowledge of heating and air, electricity, plumbing, mechanics, and construction in general. He had multiple side jobs helping others. While in Auburn he married Nita Reeves and had a daughter, Sailor. They moved to Red Cloud, NE and were later divorced. Gene later worked outages for the Atlantic Group and relocated to Arizona.

 Gene lived his last years in Nebraska City, Nebraska continuing to work side jobs for himself and helping his nephew, Terry Fulton. He was diagnosed with cancer and passed away shortly after the diagnosis, on October 21, 2024, at his home in Nebraska City. Those preceding him in death are his parents, Francis and Joan Fulton, his siblings: Bob Fulton, Holly Gilliland, Tommy Fulton, and Hayley Burton, brothers-in-law: Alan Gilliland and Rick Fritz, sister-in-law, Lana Fulton.

 Those left to celebrate his life and miss his great sense of humor are his children: Jennifer (Mike) Corliss, Mason City, NE, Daniel (AhLeah) Fulton, Syracuse, NE, and. Jessica (Adam) Lippold, Lincoln, NE., 15 grandchildren: Montana, Caleb, Michael, Jr., Destany, Ariana, Hayven, Cadence, Samuel, Landon, Lillian, Chloe, Aubree, Kaylee, Shelby, Maddox, Elsie, one great-grandson Jameson, former wife Norma & friend Duane Horner, brother Bill Fulton, sisters Julie Fritz and Susan Mann, sister-in-law Lucy Fulton, brother-in-law David Burton, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a multitude of friends. 

 A funeral service will be Monday, October 28, 10:00 a.m. at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery near Auburn. Visitation will be at the funeral home Sunday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 4:00 to 6:00.

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Visitation

Sunday, October 27, 2024

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

Hemmingsen Funeral Home

801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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Family will greet friends

Sunday, October 27, 2024

4:00 - 6:00 pm (Central time)

Hemmingsen Funeral Home

801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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Funeral Service

Monday, October 28, 2024

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Hemmingsen Funeral Home

801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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