Eugene A. Verkamp, 69, of Ferdinand,passed away at his home Tuesday, November 3, 2015, He was born July 28, 1946 in Ferdinand to Albert & Augusta (Krampe) Verkamp. He married Phyllis Schlachter on May 24, 1986 on the family farm. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Verkamp; two sons, Neil Verkamp, John Fleig and his wife Rebecca both of Ferdinand; two daughters, Becky Seng and husband Steve of Dubois and Elizabeth "Ebby" Weyer and husband Nick of Ferdinand; six grandchildren, Xander & Brooklyn Fleig, Kennedy & Addison Weyer, Austin & Shyann Seng; two brothers, Joseph Verkamp of Jasper, Dennis Verkamp and wife Camille of Moorseville; four sisters, Mary Ann Verkamp and husband Paul Brown of Indianapolis, Carol Burger and husband Ted of Fairland, IN, Ruth Wibbels and husband John of Jasper, & Rachel Hurm and husband Roger of Rockport. He was preceded in death by his parents and his step-mother Lauretta Verkamp. Gene was a retired carpenter and superintendent at Seufert Construction Company. He was a member of St. Ferdinand Parish and its St. Joseph's Sodality. He was a Lifetime member of Ferdinand Community Center and the St. Anthony Conservation Club. He coached 5th & 6th grade girls basketball at Ferdinand Elementary for 15 years. He was Owner/Operator of Beagles & Bunnies and trained beagles for many years. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, making wine, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a true outdoorsman. Funeral services 10:00 AM Saturday November 7th in Saint Henry Catholic Church, St. Henry with burial to follow in Saint Ferdinand Church Cemetery, Ferdinand. Friends may call from 2:00 to 8:00 PM Friday & 7 to 9:30 AM Saturday at Becher Funeral Home, Ferdinand. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ferdinand Church Renew. Online condolences may be made at www.becherfuneralhome.com.