The funeral service for Eugene C. Solheid will be at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, at St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City with Father Joseph Pete officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Lake City with Military Rites by the Lake City American Legion Post #110 and Lake City VFW Post #8729.

Mr. Solheid, 90, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday evening, February 23, 2016 at the Mayo Clinic Health System – Lake City Care Center in Lake City.

Eugene Charles Solheid was born May 24, 1925 in St. Benedict, MN to Joseph and Barbara (Hoofhower) Solheid. He grew up in the New Prague area and graduated from New Prague High School in 1943. He served his country from January 22, 1945 to September 12, 1946 in the US Army as a Sargent. On May 14, 1949 he married Rosemary Palma in New Prague, MN.

During his working years Eugene worked as a repairman and had a T.V. repair business. He also worked for Tenant & Hoyt, and Pillsbury Flour Mill in Lake City as a Lab Technician for many years. Eugene enjoyed spending time golfing and going fishing.

Eugene was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake City and the Knights of Columbus serving as a 3rd degree Knight. He was also a member of the Lake City American Legion Post #110.

Eugene is survived by his 4 sons, Dennis (Sue) Solheid of Lake City, Thomas (Charleen) Solheid of Lakeville, Robert (Kim) Solheid of Lake City and Charles (Margie) Solheid of Lake City; 7 grandchildren, and 9 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Gerald (Ardelle) Solheid of New Prague, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, on September 29, 2000, and 2 brothers.

Friends and family may visit on Saturday, February 27, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Schleicher Funeral Homes, Lake City Chapel in Lake City, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday.