Gene Richard Catalpa Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Gene Richard Catalpa of Collinsville, Illinois, who passed away on April 25, 2022 at the age of 78. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gene Richard Catalpa to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rinaldo Catalpa and Lena Catalpa; and his brother Robert Catalpa, Sr.. He is survived by: his wife Wanda Joan Catalpa; his daughters, Gina McClure of O'Fallon, IL, Jill Groom (Darrell) of O'Fallon, IL and Julie Gerstenecker (Tom) of O'Fallon, IL; his grandchildren, Tyler, Clayton Groom, Dylan, Hayden Gerstenecker and Hannah McClure; his sister-in-law Marilyn Catalpa of Collinsville, IL; and his cousins, Susie Lingle (Tom Vertovsek) and Linda Kasper (Fred) of Collinsville, IL. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
