Eugene Frank Couch, 89, passed away Friday, January 22, 2010. He was born on September 5, 1920 in McAllister, Oklahoma to James & Willie May Couch. He met and married his wife, Irene (Koerth) where they moved to Houston for over 40 years, before moving to Hallettsville, where they owned a small ranch. He loved to farm, hunt, fish, and ride his tractor "Old Oliver".

Eugene has for the last five years been taken care of by his daughter Dolly, up until recently, was put into a Nursing Home. We would like to thank several special people there who were very caring to him; Brenda Grey, Maranda, Jaimie, Felicia Nissi, Charlie, BB, and Karla. I know you all made his day, many times, by your hug and kisses.

Eugene served in the Army from 1938 to 1945. While serving he received the Purple Heart Medal; the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 5 bronze service stars for the Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns and a Bronze Arrowhead for participation in combat glider landing; the Good Conduct Medal; and the American Defense Service Medal.

Eugene was a Master Journeyman Electrician for 62 years, where he was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

Eugene is survived by: his wife Irene; daughters Dolly and Dianne of Hallettsville; son Jimmie & wife Francine; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren.

Eugene was preceded in death by; his daughter Darlene, great granddaughter Noel, parents, brothers, and sister.

Visitation: 3 pm, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at Kubena Funeral Home; with the family receiving visitors from 4 pm to 6 pm. Graveside Service: 10 am, Monday, at Hallettsville City Cemetery. Pallbearers: Edmund Koerth, Darrell Boethel, Jimmie Koerth, Cheyenne Stehle, Dustin Couch, Cody Couch, Larry Koerth, and Jason Stapleton. Officiate: Mr. John E. Schroeder Sr. Memorials (in lieu of flowers): Alzheimer's Association or Bluebonnet Youth Ranch.