Eugene Christmann III

Eugene Christmann III, age 72, of Newark, DE for 67 years, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Select Specialty Hospital in Wilmington, DE. Born in Brooklyn, NY on September 3, 1947, he was a son of the late Eugene and Harriet (Reimers) Christmann, Jr. Eugene graduated from Christiana High School in 1965 where he was a high school athlete and played baseball and basketball. He joined the U.S. Coast Guard in 1966 during the Vietnam War and served on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Tanager. Eugene started his working career as a Wilmington Police Officer and subsequently became a Newark Police Officer. He left the police force after four years and started his own business doing home improvements. Eugene later transitioned his business into roofing and asphalt. He then worked various jobs in security, paving and sales. For the past twelve years, Eugene volunteered and then worked part time for Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder in Newark, DE, as a first responder and ambulance driver. In addition to his twelve-year membership with Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder, he was also a member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as well as a volunteer EMT with Right Coast Pro Wrestling, where they added a second star to their logo in honor and memory of Eugene. A dedicated family man, Eugene was completely devoted to his wife and two boys. He and his son, Jamie, had a particularly strong bond. In his spare time, Eugene enjoyed golfing, going to auctions, yard work and working with his hands. Known for his great sense of humor, he was liked by all and had many friends, including his weekly Sunday Morning Breakfast Group. In addition to his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his son, Eugene Scott “Chris” Christmann. He is survived by his loving wife, Margaret Gail (Hunsinger) Christmann, with whom he would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 1st; son, Jamie Christmann; and brother, Jon Christmann of Timonium, MD. All services will be held privately, with a memorial service to be scheduled once it is safe to congregate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Eugene’s memory to Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder, P.O. Box 148, Newark, DE 19715.

Eugene Christmann III

September 3, 1947 - July 22, 2020