C. Eugene Conger

C. Eugene Conger “Mr. Conger” C. Eugene Conger, 89, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2017 under the care of Hospice at The Glendale. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on July 18, 1927 to Clarence and Dorice (Parrott) Conger. Eugene graduated from Libbey High School in 1946, where he played the saxophone in the band, was a member of the language clubs and the Junior Classical League. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and served during WW II. Eugene graduated from the University of Toledo in 1952, becoming the first to major in German. He taught for the Toledo Public Schools in Science and German for 43 years, most of that time at Waite High School. Eugene also enjoyed teaching his students German folk dancing. Known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor, his family has apologized for his gift to many a stunned individual over the years. Eugene was very interested in culture and foreign languages, and was involved in many foreign clubs in the Toledo area, including the Bavarian Club, the United Swiss Club and the GBU. Active in the German American Festival over 40 years, he started the “Hummel Look-a-like” Contest, still going to this day. He received many awards for community service with the Greater Toledo International Institute. A long time folk dancer in the US and abroad, he often went to his second home in Liechtenstein, Germany for dance. Eugene and his wife Naomi enjoyed housing many foreign exchange students over a 30 year period. He will be remembered for his concern for youth and education, with respect and interest in other cultures, and his quiet passion for nature conservation. Surviving are his wife of 62 years Naomi (Lake) and son Craig (Susan) Conger. His brother Lt. Francis Lee (Marjorie) Conger also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, his younger brother Lt. Col. Myron Clair (Kay) Conger. Friends may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd. on Friday, June 9 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. The funeral will be held at Coyle on Saturday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park. Memorial donations may be given to the German American Festival Scholarship Fund or Nature’s Nursery. The family wishes to thank all the hospitals who cared for Eugene, the staff at The Glendale and Great Lakes Caring, who made his transition to pass on comfortable, and make his legacy live on. Please leave a condolence message for the family at CoyleFuneralHome.com. “No substitute will ever take your place, and your final lesson plan is now in the past. We all want you to know, you were loved and respected, while being an outstanding human being and parent. You died with dignity and left a wonderful legacy for all, while living by example. Your life’s lesson plans will be missed, but will continue to live on through your efforts. Thanks Dad, You have done real good, Sir!” “ALL CLASSES ARE NOW DISMISSED!”

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C. Eugene Conger

July 18, 1927 - June 6, 2017