Eugene T. Dorneman

Gene went home Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born Tuesday, July 26, 1938 to Ralph E. and Hazel M. (Koch) Dorneman in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Hazelton High School in 1957. Gene married Sharon L. Smith on December 28, 1968 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by his daughters, Hollie M. Riggin and husband, Terry, of Los Lunas, NM, and Rebecca R. Dorneman, of Albuquerque; granddaughters, Lydia G., Keilee N. Riggin, Sharon R. Fitzgerald, and Lucille G. Dorneman; brothers, Arthur R. and wife, Joan Dorneman, of Kokomo, Indiana, and Robert L. and wife, Linda Dorneman, of Florida.

Gene served in active duty in the US Army from 1957 – 1961. He graduated from Penn State (1963), Le Tourneau College (1969), and Texas Tech (1971). He was a nationally certified Engineering Technician and Registered Professional Engineer in Texas. Eugene’s 30 plus year career spanned Sandia National Laboratory Albuquerque, Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Energy Research and Development Administration (ERDA), and Department of Energy which included nuclear weapons design, production, and quality. Gene served as a crossing guard for Mitchell Elementary School and volunteered in the Mitchell library for 15 years. Gene was also involved with the Boy Scouts of America for over 65 years. He was honored to be an Eagle Scout (1954), Explorer Silver Award (1955), Wood Badger, (1965), Order of the Arrow Vigil member (1967), and Silver Beaver (1973). He was also a certified Commander/Director in the AWANA Youth Association for over 25 years.

Friends may Visit Tuesday, May 28, 2019 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH – Lomas. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park, immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the Great Southwest Council Boy Scouts of American, 5841 Office Blvd. NE,  or to Grace Church, 6901 San Antonio Dr. NE.