SANDWICH – Eugene E. “Red” Hargrave, 84, of Sandwich, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, at his home.

He was born Jan. 19, 1919, in Sublette, the son of Robert and Marion (Martin) Hargrave. He proudly served his country with the Army from 1951 to 1953. He married Nancy Stanfield on Dec. 29, 1953. They spent 58 years together until her death on Jan. 12, 2012.

He was a member of United Church of Sandwich and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8234 in Sandwich. He had retired from Commonwealth Edison after 30 years. He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and spending his winters in Fort Myers, Fla., with Nancy during his retirement.