Robert Eugene "Gene" Colster, 86 of Holden, Missouri passed away peacefully , Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered.

Gene was born May 1, 1937 to John Robert and Lillian Mae (Bransteitter) Colster at home in Centerview, Missouri. Gene attended Fulkerson Grade School and graduated from College High in Warrensburg in 1955.  He was a heavy equipment operator and a farmer all his life and resided on his grandparent's home place.

Throughout his life he had been in partnership dozing operation with Albert Colster and in partnership farming.  He worked for various heavy equipment construction companies while also farming.  Later he worked for Superior Bowen Construction Company of Kansas City, as a finish blade operator, of which was his heart desire and passion.  He retired from Superior Bowen in 2011.  He loved the Lord and was active in his church when his health had permitted. Besides moving dirt, he enjoyed square dancing, camping, vacationing, and attending school basketball games.

He is survived by his wife: Jane, of 40 years; three children: John (Laura) Colster; Brenda Corbin; Gail (Jimmy) Eckhoff, all of Warrensburg; stepson: Montie (Teresa) Ross of Centerview; eleven grandchildren: Matt (Nikki) Colster; Jennifer (Aaron) Stoner; Barbara (Andrew) Forgy; Tiffiany (Jr.) Hutcheson; Cody (Ashley) Corbin; Jessie Corbin; Jason (Kayla) Burden; Austin (Trish) Burden; Zac (Bri) Freeman; Rachel (Justin) Alley; Danielle (Paul) Duke; and twenty five great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his first wife: Barbara; sister: Katherine Colster; son-in-law: Jimmie Corbin; and stepson: Michael Ross.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2023 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Dwight Decker officiating.  Interment will be a later date.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, September 16, 2023 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Grover Park Baptist Church in care of the funeral home.