Submitted by: Dan Rich

Eugene W. Pepin

June 22, 1931 - Aug. 3, 2001

South Bend Tribune 8/5/2001

Eugene W. Pepin, 70, of Tammy Drive, Granger, Ind., passed away Friday, Aug. 3, after a lengthy illness. Eugene was born on June 22, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of the late Maurice and Marie Pepin. He was also preceded in death by a son, Michael E. Pepin; and by a sister, Betty Jane Pepin.

On Nov. 27, 1952, he married Mary Rose (Marandino), who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Susan M. (David) Miller of Granger and Jeanne Marie Pepin of Holland, Mich.; and by two grandchildren, Chelsea M. and Nathan D. Miller of Granger. He lived in the Michiana area since 1941. He was a 1950 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He was welter-weight champion boxer at the Ringside Athletic Club. Gene was the owner of Pepin Builders. He also served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. His favorite things in life were woodworking, his tool shop, billiards and his grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Morning Star Funerals & Cremations, 21275 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend.