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Gene Lamar was born on the family farm in Elkland Twp. Sullivan County on November 26, 1938. He was a son of the late E. Lamar and Meryl (Norton) Battin.
Gene and his brother Donald owned and operated the family’s dairy farm near Lincoln Falls until Don’s passing. Blessed with a strong constitution, Gene continued to farm, hauled cattle, and remained dedicated to his beloved land.
On May 26, 1978, he married the former Charlotte M. Bradley who had been a milk tester in Sullivan County. Together they shared over 30 wonderful years before her passing on Dec. 3, 2008. Gene will be lovingly remembered as hard working and good hearted. A big man with a strong handshake who never wore gloves; but also a giant teddy bear. He was loved by many and especially his caretakers at Susque-View.