Eugene M. Champagne

Eugene M. Champagne, 72, of Bad Axe, formerly of Caseville, died Friday, August 2, 2019 at McLaren Bay Region Hospital in Bay City.

Gene was born February 11, 1947 in Bad Axe to the late Edmund and Virginia (Heleski) Champagne.  He served in the US Navy and worked 30 years as a fuel truck driver for the Cooperative Elevator Company, retiring in 2007.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.  He was a member of the Caseville American Legion and Cross Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his brother William (Ann) of Gagetown and sister Deanna (Richard) Braun of Gaylord; and friend Phyllis Tinsey of Bad Axe.  He was preceded in death by his brothers Ed and Jerry.

Funeral services will be 2:00pm Tuesday, August 6th at Cross Lutheran Church in Pigeon.  Visitation will be 11-2pm Tuesday at Church.  Champagne Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.