EUGENE VIOTTO
October 22, 1938 - April 01, 2020
Obituary
Eugene H. “Gene” Viotto, age 81, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He was born October 22, 1938 in Neenah, son of the late Joseph and Ethel (Lickert) Viotto.
Gene attended St. Mary's High School and then enlisted with his brother Jim into the U.S. Army where he spent 3 years serving our country in Germany. He was then a Police Officer with the City of Menasha for 7 years. Gene was then employed with Stan Johnson Ford in Neenah until 1971 when he opened Tri City Auto Sales and operated it until he sold the business to his nephew, Joey Viotto, in 2016.
Gene married Charlene Mentzel on September 30, 1961. They were blessed with 58 wonderful years together. He was a member of Ridgeway Country Club for 47 years where he enjoyed golfing with so many great friends. He also loved horse racing and a good cigar.
Gene was a Christian and deeply believed in his Lord and Savior. He was a kind, generous and loving man who helped anyone in need.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene; two children: David (Tracey) Viotto, Dawn (Ron) Gutenberg; seven grandchildren: Anthony (Kate) Viotto, Taylor (Kate) Viotto, Auston Viotto, Ryan Jacobson, Dillon Gutenberg, Payton Gutenberg, Jennifer (Aaron) Lieser; seven great-grandchildren: Ashleann, Declan, Lilly, Isla, James, Ally, Julia; a brother, Joe (Cheri) Viotto; four sisters: Leanne Schreiner, Sue (John) Fink, Shirley (Rich) Syring, Beth (Joe) Megna; two brothers-in-law, Gary Malchow, Gene Paalman; and a sister-in-law, Shirley Viotto.
Gene was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Viotto; and two sisters: MaryAnn Paalman, Beanie Malchow.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at St. Margaret Mary Parish in Neenah, with Fr. Dennis Bergbaken. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until the hour of service. Military Honors with the Neenah/Menasha Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Resthaven Cemetery. Due to the current COVID19 crisis do not feel obligated to attend. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being established for St. Jude's Children Hospital and the Heart Foundation.
The family would like to thank the staff of Ascension Hospice for their compassion and care, especially Amy.