Eugene Polkowski, age 85 of Rhinelander, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, at Tomahawk Health Services. Gene was born June 20, 1935 in Rockford, Ill., to Frank and Katherine (Sowa) Polkowski.

He enlisted in the Marines, serving from 1954-56.

Gene is survived by his wife, Carol (Perry) Polkowski; sons, Jeffrey (Lori) Polkowski of Illinois, David (Deborah) Polkowski of Rhinelander; daughters, Marcia Singery of Illinois and Karen (Dave) Polkowski-Armstrong of Illinois; sisters, Helen Cook of Michigan and Lucille Halfacre of South Carolina; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his son, Andrew; brothers, Joe, Stan, Frank and John Polkowski; and sister, Mary Eytalis.

The visitation and Memorial Mass will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions in honor of Gene may be given to ALZ.org. (Hildebrand Funeral Home)