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Eugene D. "Geno" Himes, 64, of Altoona, died Monday afternoon at his residence surrounded by his loving family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Coach Geno's saying was, "It won't always be easy, but it will be worth it." His seven-
year battle with cancer wasn't always easy, but the extra moments and memories with loved ones was worth it.
He was born in Altoona, a son of the late Richard Paul Slates and Dorothy Irene (Teufel) Himes. Geno married Wendy S. Horton on April 24, 1976, in Altoona.
Surviving are his wife, Wendy; three children: a daughter, Angel D. Page (Mark); a son, Shane T. Himes (Vanessa); and son, Brad M. Himes (Janelle Gartmann), all of Altoona; 10 grandchildren, Mark Page Jr., Samantha Page, Brody Page, Evan Himes, Lauren Himes, Raelyn Himes, Grayden Himes, Jordyn Himes, Keagan Himes and Gavin Himes; father-in-law, Clayton Horton; sister-in-law, Diana Lechner; brother-in-law, Dan Horton; sister-in-law, Dana Lyons (Mark); brother-in-law, Clayton "Stretch" Horton II, all of Altoona; sister-in-law, Candy Himes of Altoona; and numerous extended family members.
Geno was preceded in death by two brothers, Joseph Himes and Jack E. "Chuck" Sigrist.
Mr. Himes was a member of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, Altoona.
He was a graduate of Altoona Area High School.
Geno retired as a write-up supervisor from Union Tank Car Co.
He enjoyed being a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association referee and coaching Little League baseball, most recently at East End, Federation baseball and basketball. Geno also enjoyed bowling, weightlifting, playing softball in various local leagues and racing. He especially enjoyed his Mustang, with which he was known at times to have a heavy foot on the gas pedal.
Geno was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates and Penn State sports. He was a life member of the Bavarian Aid Society and most especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, family and his pets.
Friends will be received from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 11, 2022, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona.
A private funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Interment will be made at Calvary Cemetery, Altoona.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations please be made to Central Pennsylvania Humane Society, 1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
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