Gene L. Markley (affectionately know as ‘Pete Ramble’, the Mountain Man), age 82, of Waunakee (formerly of 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 a later date at the Richland Center Cemetery in Wisconsin and in the Sierra Mountains of Northern California. Gene was a mentor to many and a legend to all. He will be deeply missed, but never forgotten.   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}

Winn-Cress Funeral and Cremation Service, 5785 Hwy. Q, Waunakee, WI  53597, 608-849-4513.