Eugene I. Hersh Obituary (1928 - 2019)

Eugene I. Hersh, 91, of Overland Park, KS passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Graveside services will be 10:30am Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Rose Hill Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers; the family requests contributions to Kansas City Hospice House or a charity of one’s choice. Eugene was born February 8, 1928 in Lodz, Poland, the son of Morris and Regina (Kuchinska) Herskowitz and came to the United States from Zurich, Switzerland. He embraced American Life. He worked for General Electric for 40 years, working as an electrical engineer, before his retirement. Eugene was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion. He was a member of The Temple, Congregation B’nai Jehudah and its Brotherhood, the G.E. Elfun Society and the Electrical Workers #124. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Hersh; daughter and son-in-law: Randie and Rodney Fager and grandson, Ryan Fager.