Eugene Colonel Madenford

Eugene Colonel Madenford, 80, died May 13, 2015, in his Dauphin County residence.

He was the widower of Shirley M. (Lutz) Madenford.

Born in Rehrersburg, he was a son of the late Charles K., Jr., and Lucille R. (Ehrnfield) Madenford.

He was a 1952 graduate of Womelsdorf High School.

Eugene was a 20 year veteran of the United States Marine Corp from 1953-1972 serving during both the Korean conflict and Vietnam War. He then worked for Conrail for 20 years from 1973-1995.

He was a proud member of various organizations: San Clemente Masonic Lodge #671; Scottish Rite- Valley of Reading; Rajah Temple; Bernville American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Sinking Spring Fire Company and Rehrersburg Fire Company.

Eugene enjoyed fishing; boating; and playing golf.

He is survived by two daughters: Anne K., wife of Timothy C. Wildman; and Beverly M., wife of Lawrence V. Nawa; three grandchildren: Nicholas W. Wildman; Kayti K. Wildman; and Averie E. Nawa; and his nephew Charles H. Madenford IV.

Eugene was predeceased by his brother, Charles H. Madenford Jr.

Graveside Services will be Saturday June 6, 2015 at 10 a.m. in Bern Cemetery. Contributions may be made to: Keystone Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 475, Blandon, PA 19510. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.