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Eugene F. Vigus

February 28, 1925 — January 25, 2017

Eugene F. Vigus, age 91, died on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Westminster Village North, Indianapolis. He was born in Merom, IN to the late Eugene and Rose (Wills) Vigus.

Gene was an involved and active member of the Indianapolis Board of Realtors for 42 years and served as Chairman of the Eastern Division of the MIBOR in 1974 and was voted the Outstanding Realtor of the Year for the Eastern Division of MIBOR in 1980. He was instrumental in helping the Metropolitan School District of Lawrence Township acquire the land where Lawrence North High School is now located. Prior to becoming a Realtor/Broker and Owner of Vigus Realty, Inc., Gene sold insurance under Vigus Insurance Agency.


Gene spent a lifetime active in community organizations and served on many boards in the Lawrence area. He was a longtime actively involved member of Lawrence United Methodist Church and served on many committees. He served on the Lawrence Park Department for 18 years and was a charter member of the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce. He was a very involved member of the Lawrence Lions Club since 1961. He was a member of the Mystic Circle of the Masonic Lodge of Lawrence and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a member of the Maple Creek Country Club of Indianapolis and was an avid golfer and participated in several Golf Associations. He achieved a hole-in-one while in Fort Myers, Florida, at The Landings Country Club on March 15, 1984 on hole #5. He framed his scorecard for that crowning event in his life.


He served his country during World War II as an officer in the Navy Air Corps. He then graduated from Indiana State Teacher’s College and started his insurance business.


He leaves behind to cherish his memory his daughters, Judy Vigus and Jane Ann (Keith) Steiner; two grandchildren, Courtney (Billy) Longenecker and Kurt Vigus Steiner. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife, Ruth (Criss) Vigus.


Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a masonic Service at 7:30 p.m. at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services – Lawrence, 5215 N. Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Lawrence United Methodist Church, 5200 Shadeland Ave., Lawrence, IN with visitation an hour prior. Entombment will be private.


The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Lawrence United Methodist Church or the Ronald McDonald House of Indiana. Envelopes will be available at both the funeral home and church. To leave the family a condolence or sign the guest register please visit www.legacycremationfuneral.com.

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