Gene J. Auman

Gene J. Auman, 80, of Lewistown, passed away on May 2, 2024, at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, due to complications from a fall.  Born January 3, 1944, in Lock Haven, Gene was a son of the late Jacob D. and Jennie M. “Shaffer” Auman.  Gene was a 1963 graduate of Penns Valley High School.  He married Shirley M. Corman who survives.

In addition to his wife, Gene is survived by one son, Craig Auman (Kimbra) of Lewistown and one grandson, Hunter Auman also of Lewistown.  He is the last of his family having been preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Dugan, Kenneth Auman, James Auman, Margaret Baker and Dean Auman.

Gene was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Lewistown and a former member of the Lewistown Moose Lodge # 143.  He served our country in the U. S. Army.  He was employed as a welder at Standard Steel in Burnham retiring with 40 plus years of service.  Gene enjoyed fishing, playing pool, bowling and watching WWE wrestling.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am at Zion Union Cemetery on Rte. 64 in Zion with Pastor Theresa Heiser officiating.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gene may be given to Grace United Methodist Church, 101 Logan Street, Lewistown, PA 17044.  

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