Visitation for Francis Eugene “Gene” Supernaw will be 4:00pm – 6:00pm Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home. Graveside services with military honors will be 12:30pm Monday, March 3, 2025 at Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Mr. Supernaw died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born September 14, 1933 in Agricola, Kansas, the son of Walter and Pearl Supernaw. He graduated from Ford Motor School, and being a mechanic was his only occupation until retirement. He moved to Lawrence in 1965 from Topeka, Kansas.
He served in the US Army and Army Reserves from December 17, 1954 until he was honorably discharged on December 16, 1962.
He married Marguerite Timmons in November of 1959, they later divorced. He then meet Sharon McGee, who was his partner of more than 30 years, and she preceded him in death February 9, 2022. He was also preceded in death by his father, Walter Supernaw on April 3, 1983; mother, Pearl Supernaw on March 22, 2006; brother, Clayton Supernaw on October 20, 2000; sister, Lois Riggs July 13, 1991; and son, Dennis Supernaw on March 23, 2022.
Survivors include his daughter, Shirley Osburn of Lawrence; brother, Donald Supernaw of Palmdale, CA; five grandchildren, Jamie, Joshua, Genia, and Brandy Supernaw all of Lawrence, and Brianna (Matt) Erickson of Natoma, Kansas; 10 great-grandchildren, Jacalyn Marcum-Supernaw of Overland Park, Kansas, Gabe, Kyla, Colton, and Emmitt Erickson, all of Natoma, Kansas, Haily Roberts, Joshua Supernaw, Jr., both of Topeka, Kansas, Markayla Millard, Jordan Supernaw, and Daniel Supernaw all of Lawrence; one great-great-grandson, David Supernaw of Lawrence; and his nephew, Clarence (Tammy) Riggs.
So sorry to hear about gene’s death.
He worked for my dad at Mills auto salvage for several years. It was a great man. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers