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Eugene Rondenet Obituary
Rondenet, Eugene L. "Gene" age 74, of Elk Grove Village for 25 years, departed this life on Tuesday, May 29th, 2007. Mr. Rondenet was a man of many passions including his business, his life partner Barbara Serrano, his family, his garden, sports and many precious friendships that spanned his lifetime. He was born in Chicago on February 17th, 1933 and lived in the area for most of his life. He was a star player at St. George's Catholic High School in Evanston and was later drafted by the Chicago Bears. Injuries cut short his dream of professional sports. Gene served in the Military for four years and returned to the Chicago area with his young family. He raised seven children with his wife, Catherine. In 1964, Gene was offered an opportunity through a business acquaintance to become partners in a flavor company, which blossomed into his legacy. Gene created a successful business that was an extension of family and incorporated his love of Science. Gene was beloved by his seven children, Elizabeth (Michael) Londo, Gene Jr. (Emily Lee), Chris (Mary Lee), Meg (Dana) Will, Mary (Israel) Barajas, Paula (Michael) Gallagher, Laurette (Colin) Smith, his 21 grandchildren and his life partner, Barbara Serrano. He is also survived by a brother, Leon (Mary Anita) and three nephews and a niece. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Laurette and Leon Rondenet, his life partner, Elaine Rolfe, his infant daughter Catherine Mary, his infant granddaughter, Catherine Rose Barajas and his Business Partner Henry Collins. Gene will also be remembered by his dear friends, business colleagues and the employees of Edlong Corporation of Elk Grove Village. Visitation will be held at Grove Memorial Chapel, 1199 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Elk Grove Village (three Blocks South of Biesterfield Rd.), from 3 to 9 p.m., on Sunday, June 3rd. Services will begin Monday with Chapel Prayers 10 a.m., at the funeral home followed by Mass at Queen of the Rosary Church, 750 Elk Grove Blvd. in Elk Grove Village, at 11 a.m. Interment will be private on Tuesday, at Silver Creek Cemetery in Dowagiac, Michigan. Memorial contributions to Rev. John Smyth Standing Tall Foundation, 1100 N. River Rd., Des Plaines, IL, 60016. Info: 847-640-0566 or grovememorialchapel.com 
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Memories and Condolences
for Eugene Rondenet
Colleen Rogan Seeberg
June 9, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Laurie Fomby (Dickow)
June 6, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Jian Tang
June 6, 2007
Our deepest symapthies are with you and your family. I have very fond memory of working with a great mentor and fellow researcher in my carreer. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 4, 2007
Our deepest sympathy are with all of you. Your father was respected and loved by both of us. We will never forget him and will keep Gene & his family in our prayers always. He was a good and kind man. We were shocked to hear of his illness and share your grief. May God give you all the strength to get thru this time of sorrow.
Love
Bud & Kathy Bullard
Lloyd Sapra and Family
June 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief from my entire family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patti Burda Neri
June 4, 2007
Red,
I remember your father as a warm and friendly man. My condolences to you and your family.
MR.& MRS. Alex Ortiz
June 4, 2007
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help. I will miss seeing Gene checking on his garden and seeing if the bird feeder was full.
Erik(the little science guy) and Sarah will also miss Gene greatly.
Eileen Samuels
June 3, 2007
Dear Rondenet Family,
On behalf of the entire Lynch Family, our deepest sympathy. While it has been many years since I've seen Laurie, I have very fond memories of your family and Mr. Rondenet at the lake house. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Eileen (Lynch) Samuels
Ana Wallace
June 2, 2007
Dear Rondenet family.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know how much you all loved and honored him through your life. I have so many great memories of him, especially up at the lake house where he seemed to really live his life to the fullest. Gardening, cooking those enormus meals, hanging with the dog and of course the many opportunities he offered his "advice" to you all. Mary ,who can forget his words of wisdom when he said" I don't now what your doing, but heres fifty bucks".
The love and devotion you all shared with him through the good times and the bad is something quite beautiful. He may have been a large and intimidating presence to some but, ultimately he was a big ,softy deep inside. He loved all of you all so much and it was evident when he was around you guys and all his prescious grandchildren. I loved how you guys bantered with him . He seemed to relish it although I don't know if you guys always did!! And he always made me feel welcome although he loved to call me Annie.
He really did make me laugh.
I hope your memories of him will too.
God Bless all of you during this difficult time and may God hold you in the palm of his hand. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Blessings, Ana Wallace
Arturo Lara
June 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Rondenet families..
Sandra Jurgenson
June 1, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you, Gene will be missed, I always loved our talks, he always knew what to do if I had a problem at the lake house and could explain in detail on the phone, (1000 LADYBUGS) to keep trees from getting sap on windows! and it worked!! Loved the BIG GUY!!
Sandy
Jennifer Rondenet
June 1, 2007
I would always call him my "Uncle Gene." May you rest in peace and I will miss you.
Mr.& Mrs George WYRWA
June 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Rondenet family and Barbara Serrano his life long partner our thoughts and prayers are with you always
Mr.& Mrs. George Wyrwa
June 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Rondenet family,and life partner Barbara Serrano, our prayers and thoughts are with you alway's
Ann Wetherbee
June 1, 2007
I started my career at Edlong and have very fond memories of my time there. My deepest sympathies to the Rondenet and Edlong families.
Brad Engelstad
June 1, 2007
My deepest sympathies go out to the Rondenet and Edlong families... You are both in my thoughts.
Rochelle Ryan
June 1, 2007
Our deepest sympathies go out to family and friends. With caring thoughts, Rochelle Ryan and Rich Prowse.
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