In Loving Memory of Gene Tourville
With solemn hearts, we remember and honor the life of Gene Tourville, a man whose passing has brought quiet sorrow to his loved ones and to the community he was part of. At 63 years old, Gene’s life journey came to an unexpected end on December 29, 2025, leaving behind memories, relationships, and a presence that will be deeply missed.
According to a press release from local authorities, the Chisago County Communications Center received a call at approximately 2:47 p.m. reporting a person lying on the ground at Paradise Park, located at 11031 Stinson Avenue in Chisago City. The caller believed the individual to be deceased. Responding officers arrived at the scene and located Gene near a park shelter, where he was confirmed to have passed away.
The Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office will determine the official cause of death. Authorities have stated that no foul play is suspected, and there is no danger to the public. While the investigation follows its necessary course, the focus now shifts from the circumstances of his passing to the life Gene lived and the legacy he leaves behind.
Gene Tourville was more than the details of a press release. He was a man shaped by decades of experiences—moments of joy and hardship, friendships formed, lessons learned, and memories shared. To those who knew him, Gene represented familiarity and connection, someone whose presence was part of the fabric of everyday life. His absence now leaves a quiet space where his voice, his routines, and his personality once existed.
Paradise Park, a place meant for rest, reflection, and community, has now become the setting of remembrance—a place where Gene’s life came to rest, and where those who hear his story may pause to reflect on the fragility of life. His passing serves as a gentle but powerful reminder to cherish each day, to check on one another, and to hold close the people who matter most.
As family members and friends process this loss, may they find comfort in shared memories and strength in knowing that Gene’s life mattered. Grief does not follow a straight path, and healing takes time, but love and remembrance endure beyond loss.
Gene Tourville will be remembered, not for the way his life ended, but for the years he lived, the connections he made, and the mark he left on those who knew him. May he rest in peace, and may his memory continue to live on in the hearts of all who carry him with them.