King-Lynk Funeral Home obituary - Eugene G. Rooney, 95, Fort Madison

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Eugene “Chink” George Rooney,95, of Fort Madison, IA, passed away at 6:08 p.m. on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Great River Medical Center in West Burlington.He was born on October 30, 1925 in Fort Madison, IA to William & Anna Merschman Rooney.He married Pauline Gott and she preceded him in death in 1984.He then married Esselene A. Scott Hamilton on October 14, 1985 in Fort Madison, IA.He was a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office, retiring in 1980 after 30 years of service.He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal from 1946 to 1949 in Guam.He was a member of Holy Family Parish and the American Legion.He was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and Sheaffer Golf Course.

       Chink is survived by: his wife: Essie Rooney of Fort Madison, IA; 2-step sons: Mike (Jean) Hamilton of Fort Madison, IA & Bill (Sandy) Hamilton of Burlington, IA; 2-step daughters: Marilyn Schneider of Fort Madison & Carolyn Barnes of Fort Madison, IA; 11-step grandchildren; 18-step great grandchildren; 1-step great great granddaughter & 2-sisters: Pat Ball of Donnellson, IA & Anne (Jerry) Jordan of Florida.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, 4-brothers & 1-sister.

       A private family visitation and service will be held at King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Joseph Phung officiating.  Burial will be held at Gethsemane Cemetery with military rites performed by the Fort Madison Veterans Honor Guard.  A memorial has been established in his memory.  Online condolences to Chink’s family may be left at the King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory website: www.kinglynk.com.

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