Eugene Richard Hayes
Sex: M
AKA: Gene
Individual Information
Birth Date: 15 Jan 1940 - Webster City, Hamilton, Iowa, United States
Christening:
Death: 28 Sep 2021 - Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, USA
Burial:
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 232598156
Events
• Researcher: Sep 2011, Fort Dodge, Webster, Iowa, USA.
Parents
Father: Warren Lester Hayes {FGID: 93345577}
Mother: Blanche Henrietta Nelson {FGID: 93345543}
Spouses and Children
Notes
General:
Per Iowa Birth Certificate
Eugene Richard Hayes was born Jan. 15, 1940 at Hamilton Co. Public Hospital, Webster City, Boon township, Hamilton, Iowa. A male full term ligitimate baby, he was the eighth child of Warren Lester Hayes (residence, Webster City Iowa, race white, age 40, birthplace Hayworth, Illinois, trade farmer) and Blanche Henrietta Nelson (race white, age 33, birthplace Duncombe, Iowa, trade housewife). The family resides at Webster City RFD, Hamilton, Iowa.
Per 1940 US Census: 4/2/1940, Freemont, Hamilton, Ohio
W. L. Hayes is the 40 year old white male head of household, born in Illinois. He and his family lived in the same house in 1935. Educated through 8th grade, he works as a farmer on his own farm, rents his home for $10 a month, and in 52 weeks work in 1939 earned no wages, but had other income over $50. His wife is 33 year old Blanche H. Hayes, born in Iowa, educated through 8th grade. Their chidren are: Harlan Hayes, 14 year old son, attends school, finished 8th grade; Clifford Hayes, 13 year old son, attends school, finished 8th grade; Robert Hayes, 12 year old son, attends school, finished 5th grade; LeRoy Hayes, 10 year old son, attends school, finished 5th grade; Roger Hayes, 8 year old son, attends school, finished 2nd grade; Russell Hayes, 7 year old son, attends school, finished 1st grade; Gary Hayes, 4 year old son; Eugene Hayes, 2 month old son. All the children were born in Iowa. Living with the family is W. L.'s brother, 36 year old Edward E. Hayes, born in Illinois. Edward lived in the same house with the family in 1935. Educated through the 8th grade, he works as a farm hand on the farm, and in 52 weeks work in 1939 earned $600, plus more than $50 other income. In the last week of March 1940, he worked 60 hours.
Per 1950 US Census 4/12/1950 A Farmhouse in Fremont, Hamilton, Iowa
Warren Lester Hayes is the 51 year old white male head of household, born in Illinois, working as farmer of his own farm, working 54 hours last week. His wife, 44 year old Blanche H. Hayes, was born in Iowa, and does the home housework. They have 7 sons living at home, all born in Iowa: 22 year old son, Robert V. Hayes, is a trucker driving his own truck, working 48 hours last week; 18 year old son, Roger L. Hayes, works as farm hand on a farm, working 54 hours last week; 16 year old son, Russell M. Hayes; 13 year old son, Gary W. Hayes; 10 year old son, Gene R. Hayes; 8 year old son, Abrey S. Hayes; and 7 year old son, Teddy D. Hayes. Additional info on Robert V. Hayes - he lived in the same house a year ago, his parents were born in the U.S., he finished school through 12th grade, he worked 52 hours last year. Additional infor on Gene R. Hayes - he is in school in 3rd grade.
Per Findagrave
Eugen Richard Hayes
BIRTH15 Jan 1940 Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
DEATH28 Sep 2021 (aged 81) Fort Dodge, Webster County, Iowa, USA
BURIALBurial Details Unknown
MEMORIAL ID232598156
Gene Richard Hayes, of Fort Dodge, passed away peacefully at his home on September 28, 2021. Gene was born January 15, 1940, in Webster City to Warren Lester and Blanche (Nelson) Hayes. He graduated from Lincoln High School in Webster City with the class of 1959. While in high school he participated in football and track and was a member of the 1958 Football Conference Championship team. He went on to attend Webster City Junior College and Iowa State University. Gene was united in marriage to Janet Larson in 1965. Together they shared in 56 years of marriage. In 1967 he began a 39 year career with United Co-op. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church serving on many committees as well as a Deacon and Elder.
Gene is survived by his wife Janet; daughter Shelly (Kent) Keith; son Todd; grandchildren, Abby (Zach) Grove, Ashton Rhoades, Kate, Kael, and Kai Keith; great-grandchildren, Klaire and Aiden Grove, Eva and Khari Rhoades; brothers, Leroy Hayes, Russell (Connie) Hayes, and Ted (Jeri) Hayes; sisters-in-law Teresa Hayes, Alice Hayes, and Beverly Hayes; and many extended family, nieces, and nephews. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Mervin and Mildred Larson; brothers, Harlan, Bob, Gary, Steve, Roger, and Clifford; great grandson Eli Grove; and many extended family members.
Gene was a man of great faith. His love for the Lord and family were most important to him. He enjoyed spending time with family, attending his grandchildren's activities, working in the yard on his Cub Cadet tractor, and good conversation.
A service honoring Gene's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 4, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Dodge. Visitation will be held in the church Commons on Sunday, October 3, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to First Presbyterian Church. The family encourages the wearing of masks.
Parents
Warren Lester Hayes 1900\endash 1987
Blanche H Nelson Hayes 1904\endash 1997
Siblings
Harlan Lester Hayes 1925\endash 2009
Robert Vern Hayes 1928\endash