Eugene "Gene" D. Luehrmann Sr.

Anderson Twp. - Eugene D. Luehrmann, Sr., age 86, passed away on June 1, 2026. Beloved husband of Joan M. Luehrmann (nee Fink), Gene and Joan were married for over 65 years. Proud father of Eugene D. (Sonny) Luehrmann Jr., Michael Luehrmann (Patty), and Laura Luehrmann-Burdick (Joe). Cherished grandfather of Kasey Leonard (Nick), Miriam (Mimi) Luehrmann, Patrick Luehrmann, Jakob Burdick, and Andrew Burdick. Caring great-grandfather of Emmitt Leonard, Myles Leonard, and Kashton Gene Edwards. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Marie Luehrmann (nee Messang) and siblings, Grace Nugent, Dorothy Behan, Henry Luehrmann, Henrietta Brier, Reverend Stanley Luehrmann, Joseph (Pat) Luehrmann, and Paul Luehrmann. He is survived by his brother William (Bill) Luehrmann. 

Gene graduated from Purcell High School in 1957. Following his service in the US Army, he married his sweetheart and they began their family. Gene was well fortified in the sacraments, living the life of a devout Catholic. While a soft-spoken man of few words, the manner in which he lived his life of faith in Jesus Christ was an inspiration to his children and the many lives he touched. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews, instilling in them his deep faith and outstanding work ethic. Additionally, Gene was an avid lifelong fan of the Cincinnati Reds, and enjoyed many decades of spring training and regular season games. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 10:30 AM at Guardian Angels Church (6531 Beechmont Ave.). Friends and family are invited to visit with the family at the church gathering space from 9 AM until the time of mass. Interment with military honors will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery following the mass. Memorial contributions may be given to Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati (2406 Auburn Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219) or to the Marianist Mission (Mount St. John, 4435 East Patterson Road, Dayton, OH 45430-1033).