John "Gene" Eugene Wishowski

October 27, 1934 - July 21, 2020

John Eugene "Gene" Wishowski, 85, of Traverse City passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Munson Hospice House in Traverse City. Gene was born on Saturday, October 27, 1934 to the late John and Virginia (DeLong) Wishowski in Midland. Following his graduation from high school, he attended Michigan Tech where he earned his electrical engineering degree. He married the former Patricia Ann White on Thursday, June 27, 1957 in Auburn. A member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Gene also was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus. Having worked for Consumers Power, he also did some private contracting work, and ultimately worked for Dow in Midland for 25 years before retiring. He enjoyed woodworking, auto mechanics, and model airplanes over the years. He was a Registered Professional Engineer. Gene is survived by his wife Pat; his sons, Kirk E. (Cheryl) Wishowski of Bar Harbor, Maine, Brad S. (Kim) Wishowski of Grand Rapids and a granddaughter, Jayne (Chad) MacWhinnie of Bar Harbor, Maine. Visitation for friends and family will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 308 N. Cedar St., Traverse City. The Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 1, also at the church with the Rev. Father James Hayden presiding. Burial will be in Oakwood Diocesan Catholic Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to distribute to various charitable organizations that Gene supported. Checks may be made payable to Pat Wishowski c/o Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, 305 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684