Gene L Vought
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Gene L. Vought of Owatonna, born in Jackson County October 4, 1931, to Walter and Lillian Vought, went home to be with his Lord on May 9, 2022, following a prolonged illness. Gene graduated from Willmar High School in 1948 and then married Rita Haldorson of Hancock, MN, on August 27, 1954. Gene worked for Badger Northland Company, and later partnered with Ken Prestegard and Del Hart to found Northland Farm Systems. After retirement, he drove the Library Bookmobile for SE Minnesota for over 12 years. Gene loved to play softball and could fix almost anything. He is well known for his wonderful fudge. He enjoyed watching his sons play hocky and ball games. He is survived by his wife Rita, sons Brad (Kristina) Vought and Tim (Penny) Vought, and daughter-in-law Lynette Vought and 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, Owatonna, on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 11:00 am, visitation at 10:00 am.