Graveside service for Eugene "Gene" W. Buller, 82, of Fairview will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday June 30, 2010 at the Saron Mennonite Cemetery Orienta, Oklahoma. A Memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., at the Saron Mennonite Church in Orienta, Oklahoma. Arrangements are by Fairview Funeral Home, Inc.

Gene was born January 2, 1928 to Emil J. and Elvina (Nightengale) Buller in Fairview, Oklahoma and passed away June 26, 2010 at the Fairview Fellowship Home in Fairview, Oklahoma.

Gene grew up in Fairview and Owassa, attending OBA High School in Meno, Oklahoma. After high school Gene went to work for several area farmers. He also worked for Davy Martins moving houses. In 1948 Gene married Katherine Irene Pauls in Orienta and made their home in Fairview. Gene went to work for Cornelson Motor as a mechanic in 1956 and also worked at Wares John Deere dealership and Jensens. He later went to work as a mechanic for Waldons retiring after 20 years. Gene and Irene also ran their own mowing business for more that 36 years. Gene served as a reserve police officer in Fairview for many years.

Gene loved going fishing and woodworking. He enjoyed bowling and bowled at the Fairview Lanes since they opened. He loved friends and family and enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed cooking out, cooking fish and hamburgers that were not quite done, "a little rare".

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Irene Buller of the home; one son, Lonnie Buller and wife Marlena of Enid; three grandchildren, Emily Buller, Randy Buller and Kevin Buller along with a host of friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two infant brothers.

Memorials may be made through the funeral home to the Saron Mennonite Church Cemetery Fund.

Condolences can be made online at www.fairviewfuneralhomeinc.com.