Eugene A. Dutridge, age 85, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, at Merit House Senior Community in Toledo. He was born February 3, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Cordon and Maxine (Campbell) Dutridge.
A lifelong resident of Toledo, Eugene graduated from Macomber High School in Toledo. He worked for Western Union for 16 years as a bicycle messenger and then went on to work at Floating Floors for another 16 years in shipping and receiving, where he retired.
A man of faith, he attended Calvary Bible Chapel, where he was an active member until he no longer could go due to his health declining.
Margaret (Seymour) Dutridge, whom he married on March 1, 1957; children, William “Bill” (Chris) Dutridge, Teresa (Phillip) Stalvey, Grace (John) Barkhimer, Russell (Brenda) Dutridge, and Don (Leighann) Dutridge; 12 grandchildren; and 22 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his brothers, David, Tom, Jerry, and Bill Dutridge.
Family and friends may visit at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4150 West Laskey Road, Toledo, Ohio 43623, on Thursday, June 20, 2024, from 10:00 am until 11:30 am. Graveside services will take place at 12:00 pm, at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park, where Eugene will be laid to rest.
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