Gene Mallette

GENE C. MALLETTE
Gene C. Mallette was born on August 9, 1920 in Leon, Iowa but he was raised in the Atlantic, Iowa area. He was a longtime resident of Atlantic. He began a new life in his heavenly home on April 2, 2012 at the age of 91, while a resident at Heritage House in Atlantic.
Gene's lifelong occupation was as a watchmaker, jeweler and gemologist at Hanke Jewelry and at Daniel's Jewelry in Atlantic. He was one of the founders of Atlantic Gospel Chapel, where he dedicated many years to serving the Lord and others. Gene served in World War II from 1941- 1945 and has written extensively about his experiences. Gene was married to Rosemary Sothman on December 27, 1945 shortly after returning from his overseas military duties.
He was preceded in death by Rosemary, his beloved wife of 54 years; by his parents Frank and Isabel Mallette; and by his brothers, Manney, Richard, Robert and Charles. Gene is survived by his children, Larry and wife, Mary Ann; Allen and wife, Teresa; Annette and husband, Terry Sheehan; Lori and husband, Randy Slutz. Gene was proud to be the grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Gene's family would like to express heartfelt gratitude to all his caregivers at the Heritage House, Cass County Memorial Hospital, Cass County Home Care & Hospice and Dr. Mark Johnson, for their wonderful loving care during his last years.
There will be open visitation at the Roland Funeral Home in Atlantic on Tuesday from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm and on Wednesday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm with a family visitation to follow from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, April 4. Services for Gene will be held on Thursday, April 5, at 10:00 am at the Roland Funeral Home with Pastor Stefan Johnson officiating. Committal will be in the Atlantic Cemetery with a military tribute. The family would appreciate memorials be donated either to Wounded Warrior Project at Wounded Warrior Project or The Gideons International at Gideons .
The Roland Funeral Home is caring for Gene's family and his arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left on their website at wwwrolandfuneralservice.com.