Eugene "Gene" Stanley Waldorf

January 14, 1938 - August 3, 2021

Eugene “Gene” Stanley Waldorf, 83, of Clinton, IA, died unexpectedly Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his Home. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM at the Clinton Chapel Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory. The visitation will conclude with a private family service. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting snellzornig.com. Gene was born January, 14, 1938 in Clinton, Iowa, the son of John and Blanche (McManus) Waldorf. He attended Lyons High School and was a 1956 graduate of Clinton High School. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Gene married Donna Mielk February 21, 1961 at the Little Brown Church, Nashua, Iowa. He was employed with ADM for more than 46 years, retiring as shift supervisor in 2003. He was an active member of Chancy Lutheran Church, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and sports fan, enjoying the Hawkeyes, Bears and Cubs. Gene’s family was most important to him; he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and never missed their sporting events. Survivors include his wife of more than 60 years, Donna; children, Regina Waldorf of Camanche, IA; Kenny Waldorf of Clinton, IA and Michelle Waldorf-Davenport of Eldridge, IA; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and brothers, Jack (Pat) Waldorf of Peosta, IA; Jim (Ellie) Waldorf and Tom (Nan) Waldorf both of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ducks Unlimited or the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.