Vilardine "Gene" Schevetto

Vilardine “Gene” Schevetto was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Pietro and Florence Schevetto on October 9, 1940 and died suddenly at home in Chandler, Oklahoma on February 24, 2024.

Gene, or Papa Gene, as he was known to his grandkids, great grandkids, and great-great grandchild, retired in 2010 from the City of Chandler.

He is survived by his loving and spirited wife of 62 years, Dreama, of the home, his sons and daughters; Garry (Lisa) Schevetto of Chandler, Terry (Kim) Schevetto of Chandler, Christy (Tom) Roelke of Alexandria, Virginia, Troy (Rhonda) Schevetto of Springdale, Arkansas, and Valerie (Jeremy) Eyestone also of Chandler. He loved being a grandfather to many: Heather (Brandon) Whiteley, Morgan (Matt) Mattheyer, Christina (Justin) Stellmack , Rikki Curto (Chris Patton), and Nick Curto, and Zachary (Karis) and Evan Schevetto, Desire’ Roelke, Hailey(DJ), Nathen (Abby), Caden and Ethen Eyestone, Addison and Brayden Elliott , and Dylan and Dalton Schevetto.

In recent years, his great- grandchildren brought him great joy: Brady, Harper, and Brooks Whiteley, Mattie (Kaden) Johnson, Blake, Jake, and Halle Mattheyer, Maria Stellmack, Alexyss, Kaybree, Bentlee, and Baylor Schevetto, Aurora Sampson, Memphis Eyestone, and great-great grandchild Aspen Johnson.

Gene enjoyed living the last 13 years of his life with his wife, Dreama, and their dog, Gibbs, on acreage where he helped his son, Garry, with the cows and the ranch as much as his body would allow. He left a wonderful legacy and worked hard all his life for his family. He was a private man, but he was known to be ornery, giving, and a true blessing to those who were close to him. He will be terribly missed but he will hurt no more. In accordance with Gene’s wishes, no public service is planned. Prayers are appreciated for Dreama and the family during this difficult time.