Gene Arthur Nett
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Gene Arthur Nett
PHARR, TEXAS — Gene Arthur Nett, 87, passed away of natural causes on May 17, 2023, in Pharr, Texas.
Gene was born on Jan. 27, 1937, along with his twin sister Joann, to Arthur C. and Ruby (Connor) Nett. They joined big brother Russell, growing up on a cattle ranch beneath Haystack Butte in Augusta, Montana. Gene and his siblings grew up riding horses, milking cows, branding calves and working the ranch, while attending school in Augusta. After graduating, Gene joined the Navy before pursuing higher education to become a teacher.
Gene went on to teach Industrial Arts classes and coach in Charlo and Worden, Montana, and Greybull, Wyoming, touching countless lives with his knowledge and passion. He became a jack of all trades, always working on something. While working in Charlo Schools, Gene met a special lady he would spend the next 40 years with. Gene was married and divorced twice before marrying his loving companion, Marjorie (Weingart) Nett in 1982. After many happy years together in Worden and Greybull, retirement brought a whole new adventure of traveling and visiting friends and family around the country. This also allowed more time for golf. Gene and Margie eventually settled in Harlingen, Texas, where they found a circle of friends but continued to travel back to Montana to visit in Polson and do ranch work in Wisdom. Marge and Gene were completely content as long as they were together, usually holding hands. No matter where they were, Gene always had a game to watch. Always a coach, Gene followed sports at every level and loved to debate with anyone who shared an interest. When we visited at the Gardens at Brook Ridge Assisted Living, golf was on and Gene was watching.
Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie, in March; parents, Arthur and Ruby; brother, Russell; sister, Joann; and brother-in-law, John Nelson.
Gene is survived by his twin nephews, Johnnie and Rohnnie Nelson; niece, Shonda Nelson; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; stepdaughter, Rita McKeever; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and the Nolan family: Tim, Beth, Matthew, Lucas, and Marcus, who were very dear to Gene and took care of him just like family.
Gene and Marjorie’s ashes will be scattered together, near Augusta, Montana, as they wished.
