William "Gene" Eugene Wimer

William Eugene “Gene” Wimer, 88, passed away on July 30, 2024, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, IN. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia on November 16, 1935, to Roscoe N. and Josephine (Colaw) Wimer. He married ValDel (Kennell) Wimer on June 7, 1958. They were happily married 66 years.

Gene graduated from Morgantown High School in 1953, and West Virginia University in 1958. Immediately following University, he proudly served his county as a munitions officer in the US Air Force. In 1962 he started his career with PPG Industries. He would stay with PPG in chemical engineering and licensing of PPG’s technology around the world for his entire career. During this time, he resided in New Martinsville, WV, Pittsburgh, PA, Portland, TX, and Akron, OH. He retired in Indianapolis to be closer to his grandchildren.

Gene enjoyed music, reading and the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. Mostly, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He loved being a grandfather and great-grandfather.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Roscoe N. (Elaine) Wimer Jr, and Harold “Pete” Wimer, and sister Faye (Don) Annonio.

In addition to his wife Val, he is survived by daughters Debbie (Steve) Willsey of League City, TX, Kim Stewart of Indianapolis, son Mike (Tammy) Wimer of Indianapolis, IN, grandchildren Dr’s Matt (Kylene) Willsey of Ann Arbor, MI, Mark (MaryJo) Willsey of League City, TX, Kelli Willsey (Emerson Cruz) of Indianapolis, Josh Wimer of Indianapolis and Jake Wimer of Overland Park, KS, great-grandchildren Ginny, Luke, George, Eliza, Priscilla, Elise, Charlie, Jack, Zoe, and one on the way, sister Ellen Hagedorn of Lansdowne, PA, sister-in-law Janice Wimer of Morgantown, WV, brother-in-law Bill(Judy) Kennell of Morgantown, WV, and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the staff of Magnolia Springs Memory Way for the exceptional care provided to Gene.