Gene Iverson

Gene Iverson, 86, of Vermillion, SD passed away Tuesday, March 18 at his residence.

Gene was born June 16, 1938, in Vermillion to George and Dora (Lund) Iverson. He attended Meckling Schools and received Bachelors and Masters degrees in Mathematics from the University of South Dakota and a Doctorate from Oklahoma State University. He married Marjorie Nelson on June 30, 1961, in Viborg, South Dakota.

Gene was a lifelong educator and loved working with and mentoring his students. He retired from the University of South Dakota as Professor Emeritus in 2001. He was a high school all-state basketball player, lettered in football and wrestling at the University of South Dakota and enjoyed attending every kind of athletic event, especially if it involved the Coyotes. Being a farm boy, Gene enjoyed the outdoors, his pet horses, and any time he could spend with his family.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and three sisters. Gene is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marjorie, three sons and their spouses Brian (Linda), Dane (Veronica), Kip (Wendy) and eight grandchildren Emily (Taylor) Marsh, Stephen, Catherine, Daniel, Elizabeth, Elijah, Liberty and Andrew.

Visitation will be Thursday, March 27th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion. A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, March 28th at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Vermillion. Private internment at Evergreen Cemetery prior to service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to: Trinity Lutheran Church or The Main Street Center in Vermillion, SD.