Veteran Flagman Gene Notestine passes away

By: John Nicholas/ THE RACERS EDGE

Gene B. Notestine, 71, of Fremont died Sunday evening at Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Lindsey to Warden and Rachel (Travis) Notestine.

He graduated from Ross High School and served with the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

He received the Korean Service and Good Conduct medals.

Years ago Mr. Notestine drove race cars at the Fremont Speedway and is known for later being a flagman there for many, many years. Recently he was working as a part-time security guard with Continental Security working at Heinz USA.

Mr. Notestine worked as a former secretary for the Fremont Moose Lodge and later as an administrator for the Port Clinton Moose Lodge, from which he retired.

He was a life member and Pilgrim member of the Fremont Moose, a life member of the Fremont VFW and a member of the Fremont Eagles.

He married Nancy Cook on March 10, 1957, in Fremont, and she survives. Also surviving are son John of Fremont; daughter Tammy Notestine of Bellevue; grandson Eric Notestine of Green Springs and granddaughter Taylor Notestine of Bellevue; great-grandchildren Rylie and Kayden of Green Springs; and brother Richard of Florida.

He is preceded by his parents and granddaughter Amber Notestine.

Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nopper-Karlovetz Mortuary. Moose services: 7:30 p.m.

Private burial service: Lindsey Cemetery with military rites by the Fremont VFW and American Legion.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers to the family.