Gene John Hihar Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Amite, Louisiana

Gene John Hihar Sr.

November 3, 1943 - September 22, 2025 (81 years old)

Amite, Louisiana

Gene John Hihar Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Amite, Louisiana

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home

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Gene John Hihar Sr.

November 3, 1943 - September 22, 2025 (81 years old)

Amite, Louisiana

Gene John Hihar Sr. Obituary

We are sad to announce that on September 22, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Gene John Hihar Sr. in Amite, Louisiana, born in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though Gene has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his wife Sharon D. Hihar; and his parents, Baltazar Hihar and Irma Hihar. He is survived by: his brothers, Joseph Bongard and James Hihar; his grandson Bart Rudesill, Jr.; and his children, Melissa H. Rudesill, Kelvin Hihar, Kevin Hihar (Brenda), Catherine H. McClain (Billy), Gene Hihar, Jr. (Jillian) and Marisa Hihar. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home



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