Monday, November 29, 2010

Eugene "Gene" Curran Obituary

Eugene "Gene" Curran, 66, of Russell passed away on November 3, 2010. Gene was born December 26, 1943, to Maurice and Lucille  Curran. He was the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Russell Community High School in 1963, Indian Hills Community College in 1966, and Rupert School of Auctioneering in 1968. He married Donna of Corydon on June 22, 1970.

Besides being a lifelong farmer, Gene and his brother Jim operated Curran Brothers Auctioneering Service from 1970 to present. He was also employed for many years by the Russell Sale Barn.

He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is survived by his children: Kellie of Melrose and Michael of Chariton. He is also survived by grandchildren Kolby, Luke, Cole and Wyatt; siblings Diana, Mary Jo, Rita, Jim Curran, Lucy and several nieces and nephews. Services were held November 6 with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Melrose, Iowa.

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