Gene W. Ellner of Plymouth, formerly of Belgium, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 84. He was born the beloved son of Fredrick and Dorothy (nee Boehler) Ellner in Milwaukee on August 11, 1940. Gene was united in marriage to Karen Ostron at West Granville Presbyterian Church on November 24, 1962, and together they raised three loving children.

Gene proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an engineman 3rd class on the USS Tunny submarine from 1959-1961. He retired from Pioneer Container (International Papers) after 29 years of dedicated service. After retirement he worked as a custodian for Cedar Grove-Belgium Elementary School. Gene was a long-time member of the Melvin Wester Belgium Memorial Post 412 American Legion.

Gene was an avid Green Bay Packer fan. He enjoyed Canadian fishing trips with his sons. Family casino trips were always a favorite for Gene. Above all, Gene's family was most important to him.

Gene's memory will be cherished by his children Kevin (Patti Jo) Ellner, Lorie (Carl) Buser, Tom (Julie Nigh) Ellner; grandchildren Keith (Katie) Rasmussen, Cassie (Kyle Konetzke) Ellner, Chris Ellner, Tim (Amber Smith) Buser, Amanda (Craig) Ruehr, Katelynn (Marcus Ertman) Buser, Justin (Rae) Nigh, Jeris (Wim Van Der Graaf) Nigh; great-grandchildren Mya, E'Nyjiah, Colton, Jaxson, Audrey, Landon, Ethan, Madelynn, Aaliyah, Wesley, Maverick, Luna, Mayson and baby Joseph on the way; sisters-in-law Eleanor Ellner, Evelyn Ostron; brother-in-law Jim (Kathy) Ostron. He is further survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Karen, brother Lawrence Ellner, grandson Daniel Rasmussen; great-grandson Oliver Daniel Rassmussen & brothers-in-law Bill & Rick Ostron.

A Funeral Service will take place at 5:00pm on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Eernisse Funeral Home, 171 N. Royal Ave., Belgium, WI 53004. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 3:00-5:00pm. Guests are encouraged to wear Packer or casual attire in honor of Gene. He will be laid to rest on Friday, February 28 at 10am next to his wife at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Brookfield, WI.