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Thomas Gene Bissell, 74, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 after a brief but valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Defiance, Ohio, Gene was the son of the late Harold and Evelyn Bissell. Gene earned his bachelors in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. Prior to retiring in 2001, he worked at GE for 36 years. During retirement, Gene rode over 435,000 miles on his Harley. Gene was a member of the Indiana Patriot Guard, a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group, and a supporter of the Northern Indiana Honor Flight. Gene loved his family, had unwavering faith in God, and never met a stranger. Left to honor Gene and remember his love are his wife of 31 years, Peggy Bissell of Fort Wayne; children, Tawnya Bissell of Olympia, WA, Jessica (Josh) Hurst of Fishers, Amanda (Andrew) Kohman of Fort Wayne; grandchildren Kimberly, Natalie, Zachary, Landon; brother, Duane (Jennifer) Bissell of Fremont, and sister, Diane (Paul) McClain of Fort Wayne. Gene was preceded in death by his brother Rex Bissell. Service is 10 am, Saturday, August 4, 2018 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton St, with calling one hour prior. Calling is Friday, August 3, 2018 from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Memorials may be made to Indiana Patriot Guard Riders or Visiting Nurse Hospice.

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