Gene L. Markley (affectionately know as “Pete Ramble”, the Mountain Man), age 82, of Waunakee (formerly Orangevale, California) passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2017, at Waunakee Manor, with his brother and nephew by his side.   p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 9.0px; line-height: 11.0px; font: 10.0px Times}

A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at the Richland County Cemetery in Richland Center on Saturday, June 3, at 11:00 a.m., with full military rites. Immediately following, friends and family are invited and welcomed to the American Legion Hall/VFW following the graveside service for a reception and luncheon.  The location is just a few minutes from cemetery.