Eugene "Geno" C. Lebon

With his family by his side, Eugene “Geno” C. Lebon, age 67, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 at his residence. Eugene was born in Racine, June 1, 1949, son of Roger and Margaret (Nee: Torosian) Lebon.

During the Vietnam War, Geno aka "Doc Lebon" proudly served as a field medic in the United States Army Delta 4-31st, 196th light Infantry Brigade and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Valor, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, amongst several others. On June 4, 1983 he was united in marriage to Gwen E. DeCheck at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church where he was a longtime member. Employed by J.I. Case Company for thirty-two years Geno had the privilege of driving the last tractor out of the Clausen Works Assembly Plant prior to retirement in 2004. After retirement he enjoyed working at the Auto Auction. Geno was a member and past treasurer of American Legion Post #494 and a member of The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assn, Chapter 45-1. An avid Harley enthusiast, rider, and one of the original H.O.G. members of Racine, Geno enjoyed fixing motorcycles, cars, and was able to take on any project. Geno will be fondly remembered for his love of hunting, fishing, gardening, tending to his yard, and enjoying a good Jack and Coke. Above all he loved spending time with his family.

He will be dearly missed by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Gwen; his children, Desiree Lebon of Racine, Shane Lebon, Justin Lebon, both of Caledonia; his grandchildren, Demari, Isyss, Carmine; his parents, Roger and Margaret Lebon; sister, Jeanette (James) Lipari of Racine; brother, Patrick (Patricia) Lebon of Kenosha; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Gina Knierim, Gary (Karen) DeCheck, Gregg (Penny) DeCheck, Grant (Darlene) DeCheck, all of Caledonia; Guy (Merry) DeCheck of Franksville; nieces, nephews, other relatives, many dear friends, and his canine companion, Chloe.

Funeral services will be held Monday, November 28, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church, 4605 Erie Street, with Rev. Avedis Kalayjian officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will be held at the Southern Wisconsin Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. Relatives and friends may meet with the family Sunday at the funeral home from 3:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. and Monday at the church from 9:30 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M.

Memorials to St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church or to the American Legion Post #494 have been suggested.