Eugene A. “Gene” Bentrup, 86, of Staunton, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Gene was born on March 15, 1938 in Staunton to Louis and Ella (Heigert) Bentrup and they preceded him in death. Gene married Shirley on June 9, 1962 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Livingston and she survives.

Gene served in the U.S. Army and was a Grains Inspector for Toberman Grain and Feed Company in East St. Louis, Ill. He enjoyed gardening, mowing grass, shopping with his wife, traveling with the Goldenaires Club, bowling, and table games.

He was survived by many cousins, as well as numerous nieces and ne...