Eugene Hauck passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2026, after a lifetime of dedication to family. He recently celebrated his 90 th birthday, a milestone shared with family and friends.
He was born in Heil, North Dakota on February 19, 1936. His strong desire to overcome economic hardship and love of learning carried him through an impressive academic journey, earning his bachelor’s degree from Montana State, his Master’s degree from the University of Utah and his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Northern Colorado.
Gene met Ruth Mortensen in Lovell, WY. They were married in 1962. From there, Gene went on to teach at Natrona County High School and Kelly Walsh High School. In 1983, Gene and Ruth moved to Riverton, where Gene joined Central Wyoming College as a professor in the nursing program, teaching microbiology and chemistry until he retired. Gene also founded Hauck Analytical Services, a business still operating today. His work with the oil companies took him to Kazakhstan and Angola after his retirement from CWC. He continued working as long as his health allowed.
Gene has also dedicated years of service as an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints where he made many good friends. His children and grandchildren have served missions throughout the world which Gene was very proud of.
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