Eugene Nett

Eugene was born September 7, 1954, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, son of Edwin and Agnes (Schmitz) Nett. He is survived by his siblings, Mary Lou Gilgenbach, Helen (Bill) Paquin, Grace Schroeder, Darlene (Steve) Eisenhut, nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant sisters, Lois and Gladys and his sister Laurel Nett; two brothers-in-law, Glenn Schroeder and Jim Gilgenbach and nephew Dan Gilgenbach. A private graveside burial will take place Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Forest Home Cemetery, Milwaukee. A Celebration of his Life will be held in August. As a child he was always making everyone laugh. He had an edgy sense of humor which we all appreciated. While going through his cancer treatments he continually made the doctors and nurses laugh, instead of complaining about his pain. One of his doctors said he was his favorite patient. He was such an inspiration of strength for those around him. Eugene was active in Dart Leagues and Pool Leagues for many years. He loved to travel the US with his friends. Thanks to his love of music, he enjoyed attending many music concerts. He was an avid sports fan, ever faithful to his favorite teams: Wisconsin Badgers, Milwaukee Bucks, Milwaukee Brewers and Green Bay Packers. For many years Eugene was a commercial cleaner for his favorite neighborhood Tavern, Wolski's in Milwaukee. Eugene was spiritually connected to the earth. He was an extreme recycler, nature lover and protector. He had a landscaping business and loved creating beautiful flower gardens for clients and neighbors. In his apartment he had over 100 plants that brought him much pleasure. He had several different collections, his favorite was his awesome rock/gem collection. It was nice to see how many people Eugene called his "Best Friend". When you get to know them, you totally understand. He was blessed to have so many great friends in his life. He will be remembered as a "FRIEND TO ALL AND ENEMY TO NONE". Eugene's charity suggestions: Horizon Lawlis Family Hospice 1311 N Port Washington Rd Mequon, Wis. 53097 262-478-9478 Urban Ecology (sustainable urban spaces at Riverside Park) 1500 E. Park Place Milwaukee, Wis 53211 414-964-8505 Milwaukee PBS Public Broadcasting Service 1036 N 8th St Milwaukee, Wis 53233 414-271-1036 Milwaukee Habitat For Humanity 3726 N Booth St. Milwaukee, Wis 53212 414-316-5611 Kelly Schlicht Milwaukee Small Business (Minority) Wis Economic Development Corp WEDC 201 W Washington Ave Madison, Wis 53703 608-210-6700 Children's Hospital of Milwaukee 8915 W Connell Ct Milwaukee, Wis. 53226 414-266-2000 Dog Town at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Utah Planned Giving Best Friends Animal Society 5001 Angel Canyon Rd. Kanab, Utah. 84741 435-644-2001 Ext 4503 Wisconsin Humane Society 4500 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee Wis. 53208 414-264-6257 ASPCA American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee 1558 N 6th St. Milwaukee Wis 53212 414-267-8100 Hunger Task Force Milwaukee Free and Local Food Bank 201 S Hawley Ct. Milwaukee, Wis. 53214 414-777-0483