Gene Waldvogel Obituary

Gene H. Waldvogel, age 76 of Grey Eagle, passed away on August 7, 2025 with his family by his side at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Gene was born May 1, 1949 to Frank and June Waldvogel at the Little Falls Hospital in Little Falls, Minnesota. Gene graduated from Grey Eagle Public School in 1967. He was united in marriage to Connie Bense on September 30, 1972, and also started working at Polar Tank Trailer doing numerous jobs. In 1978, he was promoted to Director of Minnesota Operations. Gene retired in 2012, spending more time hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending more time with family and friends after retirement. Gene was a storyteller, always talking about hunting, fishing, and fast cars. He truly was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Connie Waldvogel of Grey Eagle; children, Kelly Waldvogel of Freeport and Bob (Nicole Becker) Waldvogel of Grey Eagle; five grandchildren, Tyler, Shelby, Justin, Eden and Lainey; brother, Lonnie (Judy) Waldvogel of Melrose; sister, LaVonne (Dennis) Sprenger of Alexandria; and many nieces and nephews.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and June Waldvogel.