Eugene Royer, age 96, of Belle Center, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Logan Acres Care Center, Bellefontaine.

He was born on October 31, 1929, in Roundhead, Ohio to the late Ted and Thelma Royer. On October 13, 1951, Eugene married Mariann Wienken and she passed away on September 28, 2024.

Also surviving are his three children: Rick (Brenda) Royer of Roundhead, Julie Collins of Lima, and Sally (Gary) Newfer of Roundhead; daughter-in-law, Kristi Royer of Roundhead; eight grandchildren: Paige Collins, Spencer Collins, Garrett Royer, Willow Lowery, Noah Lowery, Bri (Wayne) Viera, Shawn DeLong and Caleb DeLong; and four great grandchildren.

Eugene was preceded in death by his son, Larry Royer; and two grandchildren: Kristi Newfer and John Newfer.

Eugene retired after working for thirty-five years for Rockwell-Arvin Meritor, Kenton. He was a lifelong farmer.  He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Eugene was a member of the Mid-Ohio Electric Co-op Board, the Hardin County Educational Service Center, the Upper Scioto Valley School Board, the Hardin County Farm Bureau and the Hardin County Cattleman Association.

Services will begin at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at McDonald-Fairview Cemetery, Kenton with Pastor Gregg King officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Alger.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lifewise – U.S.V., P.O. Box 303, McGuffey, Ohio 45859.