Eugene Carl Wiltsie

He was born September 3, 1943 in Jamestown, NY. The son of the late Grant and Carlene Chapman Wiltsie.

Eugene was a graduate of Jamestown High School and retired from Valeo. When he was younger, he worked a second job and enjoyed many years of working at Evan’s Skateland, where he was known as “The Man With the Whistle”!! He was an amazing roller-skater. After retirement, Gene volunteered a lot of his time to the many clubs he was a member of and worked for different auto parts stores delivering parts.

Gene enjoyed traveling many places in and outside of the US with friends and his love Teresa. Aruba was their favorite place, where they went ten times. He enjoyed trips to Wheeling, WV, and has made many long-time friendships there. His weekly road trips to the Warren American Legion and the friends he met there, were very dear to his heart. Gene was a long-time fan of Chubby Checker; and he proudly met and joined him on stage for a “Twist.” He always enjoyed life and made people around him happy along the way.

Eugene was a 34-year member and a past Commander of the “Sons of the American Legion”. He was a Moose member for 50 years, earning him a lifetime membership for which he was very proud. He obtained a Moose Fellowship degree in 1994 (which is the 2nd highest level). He was also a Moose Legion member for 47 years. Gene was a 30-year member of the Vikings. He was also a part of the Chautauqua Eagles. There he served as a 30-year Member, 16-year Board Member, as well as a former President and an 8-time NYS Delegate.

He is survived by his two sons, Ryan (Jennifer) Wiltsie of Ashville, NY, Randy Wiltsie of Mesa, AZ; two daughters: Lisa (Jack) Minamyer of Mesa, AZ; Heather Edington (Derek Brooks) of Sinclairville, NY, a stepson Kelly (Jennifer) Short of Pickerington, OH; nine grandchildren: Ashley Parra, Nichole Wiltsie, Katlyn Shaver, Tylor Shaver, Thane Wiltsie, McKala Wiltsie, Porter Wiltsie, Harland Wiltsie, and Calie Case; many great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents he is preceded in death by his long-time companion Teresa Edington, a brother, Reginald G. Wiltsie, and a sister Marian Ione Wiltsie Haight.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 2:00pm to 6:00pm in the Falconer Funeral Home. A brief service will follow at 6:00pm.

Inurnment will be in The Wrightsville Cemetery in Freehold, PA.

Memorials may be donated to a charity of one’s choice.

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