H. "Gene" Ebersohl

IN MEMORY OF: H. "Gene" Ebersohl Serving Location: CRAIN PLEASANT GROVE-MURDALE FUNERAL HOME 31 Memorial Drive, Murphysboro, Illinois Murphysboro's Native Track Star H. "Gene" Ebersohl Wins The "GOLD" One Final Time! Back in '51 Gene set an MTHS/Illinois State track record for winning the gold in the Half Mile, on a cinder track, with a time of 1:59.7. This record remained unbroken at MTHS for 45 years. He's done it again! After attending a semester (track scholarship) at Northwestern University-Chicago, Gene transferred to David Rankin School of Trade-St. Louis to follow in the steps of his beloved grandfather, H.E. Walker, plumbing contractor. As the Korean War unfolded, Gene chose to forego his graduate degree, enlist in the U.S. Navy, as a signalman and personal helmsman to the ship's captain; then 4 years inactive duty. During this time he married his high school sweetheart, Carole Will. This marriage produced 3 spectacular children: Nita (Russ) Barringer, Paula (Tom) Mitchell, and Kevin (Ruth Parkins) Ebersohl. They acquired 6 grandchildren; Amy (Zach) Hamilton, Lee (Chris) Barringer; Bryce (Krista) Falaster, Josh (Kelly) Ebersoh, Jeremiah Ebersoh, Dani (Kevin) Johnson; and 16 great grandchildren; Callie; London, Keegan, Sydney, Hudson, Westin and Legend; Sonny and Maggie; Lauren and Wyatt; Autumn; Ethan, Liam, Varik and Wylee. This marriage remained strong through 74 years to the date of Gene's triumphant entry into Heaven at age 93. Gene returned home to the employ of the Murphysboro Water Department; first as Maintenance, then Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent; Illinois EPA; then Superintendent of Kinkaid-Reeds Creek Conservancy District - as the Plant and Lake rose from "farmground", under the supervision of David Fligor, Manager. After 19 years a heart condition mandated Gene's early retirement. Gene served as a guest speaker in many area church pulpits, and he and Carole shared our Lord Jesus Christ for many years presenting music and message to local hi-rises, assisted living facilities and nursing homes, ending their ministry with Christian friend Ron Mclaughlin "toting" Carole's huge keyboard! After many UTIs, 3 bladder cancer surgeries, a fall requiring hip surgery, extensive care and continued pain, Gene went Home to be with his Lord on 9/14/26 for a well-deserved rest. Along his journey, as a Servant of God, he witnessed to many. Please join his entire family as we celebrate his life and passing into Eternity with Jesus! Gene was born on January 2, 1933 to Leon and Juanita (Walker) Ebersohl. Gene was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents H. Earl and June (Campbell) Walker, who cared for and raised Gene from infancy until he was 8 years old; parents Leon and Juanita (Walker) Ebersohl, a selfless mother who sacrificed her own life to save his; stepmother Beulah (Bilderbeck) Ebersohl. Gene's Aunt, Marguerite (Walker) Weathers, who he was raised with as sister and brother; brother Gilbert (Gib) Ebersohl; sister-in-law, Jean (Hudgens) Ebersohl. Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home, 31 Memorial Drive, Murphysboro, IL 62966 on Friday October 2, 2026 from 10-12, with service at 12:00pm with Rev. Shaker Samuel officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow the service at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Manor Court, 2940 Westridge Place, Carbondale, 62901. Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

H. "Gene" Ebersohl

January 2, 1933 - September 14, 2026