Eugene Marquis Deffenbaugh, 95, of Wellington, and a Sumner County resident for most of his life, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Wellington Health & Rehab.  He was a retired electrician.

Eugene Marquis Deffenbaugh was born on January 30, 1925 in rural Mayfield, KS to Thomas Arthur Deffenbaugh and Margaret Lynn (Miller) Deffenbaugh.

Eugene married Lila Maxine Wilson on November 2, 1947 at the Church of Christ in Wellington, KS.

Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lila Deffenbaugh; one daughter, Carolyn Ancell; one son, Dave Deffenbaugh; one son-in-law, Rick Moore; one grandson, Troy Moore; two granddaughters, Gina Ancell and Abby Gail King; one step-granddaughter, Judy Bell Ancell; three brothers, Wendell, Raymond and David Deffenbaugh; and three sisters, Opal Deffenbaugh, Maxine Kline, and Kathleen Ohnemiller Bedwell.

Survivors include his son, Tom Deffenbaugh and his wife Debby of Benton, KS; two daughters, Cathy McKinney and her husband Duane of Washington, OK and Ann Pierce and her husband Ross of Enid, OK; one sister, Margaret Head of Toney, AL; seven grandchildren, James Moore of Wellington, KS, Sofie Lawless and her husband Greg of Derby, KS, Andy King and his wife Heather of Washington, OK, Ryan Deffenbaugh and his wife Staci of Wichita, KS, Carie Luethje of Tulsa, OK, Rachel Phillips and her husband Adam of Wichita, KS and Jace Deffenbaugh and his wife Danielle of Wichita, KS; many step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, and step-great grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

In honoring Eugene's wishes, there will be no visitation.

There will be a private family burial at Prairie Lawn Cemetery.

A memorial has been established with the Church of Christ in lieu of flowers.  Contributions can be left at the funeral home.

Frank Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements..