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Eugene Mark “Geno” Thompson

13 Jan 1950 – 13 Oct 2025

Birth13 Jan 1950
Death13 Oct 2025
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Eugene "Geno" Mark Thompson Jan 13, 1950 - Oct 13, 2025 Celebration of Life Saturday, 25 October 2025 02:00 PM Riverton Livestock Auction The family invites everyone to attend wearing their favorite work clothes, team apparel, WY Cowboy attire—no black, no sadness. Reception Saturday, 25 October 2025 03:15 PM St. Margaret's Catholic Gymnasium Please join the family for a reception and time to share stories following the service. Eugene "Geno" Mark Thompson January 13, 1950 – October 13, 2025 Eugene Mark "Geno" Thompson, 75, of Riverton, Wyoming, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 13, 1950, in Riverton, Wyoming, one of eleven children born to Kenneth and Mildred (Gray) Thompson. Geno married Carmin Sharer Thompson, and together they had three children before divorcing. Over the years, Geno worked in the oilfields and mines before dedicating the rest of his life to the cattle industry. He was well known across the region for his work trading cattle and ranching in the Paradise Valley area. Those who knew Geno remember his larger-than-life personality, ornery smile, and the way he treated everyone like family. He loved kids and was often found piling as many as he could into his Jeep to get them to wrestling practice or tournaments. A passionate supporter of youth sports, Geno helped launch the Shoshoni USA Wrestling program and was a proud supporter of Riverton USA Wrestling. Many young wrestlers credit Geno for their success, thanks to his impromptu "extended practices" at home long after official practices had ended. A lifelong fan of rodeo and nearly every sport, Geno enjoyed watching SportsCenter and Fox News. He was a proud member of the Cattleman's Association and enjoyed countless evenings around a card table as an avid poker player—always ready to "shoot the moon." Geno is survived by his spouse of over 40 years, Phyllis Jean Green; his children, Dax Thompson and wife Jamie of Riverton and their children, Collin, Mollie, and Jillian; Cort Thompson and wife Melissa of Cheyenne and their children, Maycee and Addy; Ryan Green and wife Jamie of Riverton and their children Morgan, Arika (and her children Huxley and Weston), and Kira (significant other Kaden and her daughter Eloise); Kolby Green of Riverton and his children Tryzmen and Lexxus; and Danica Thompson-Janus and husband Aaron of McLeod, Kansas, and their children Sha (and her child Copelynn), Hailei, Connor, and Devon. He is also survived by his brothers, Warren Thompson (Sherry), Bobby Thompson (Georgene), and Harold "Hub" Thompson (Jolene); sisters, Jeanie Larsen (Mark) and Mary Runberg; mother-in-law, Lorraine Day; and sisters-in-law, Barbara Cady, Janet Day, and Verna Worthy. Geno was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Mildred Thompson; father-in-law, Lloydie Day; siblings, Charlotte (Jack), Eddie, Chuck (Margaret), Kathryn "Hitch" (Richard), and Walter; and brothers-in-law, Dale Runberg, Harold Day, and Duane Cady. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Riverton Livestock Auction, with a reception to follow at the St. Margret's Gym. The family invites everyone to attend wearing their favorite work clothes, team apparel, WY Cowboy attire—no black, no sadness. Geno would not want you to grieve his death but rather celebrate the life and laughter he shared with so many. Memorials may be made to Riverton USA Wrestling; Fremont County Cattleman's Association; or the Riverton Cow-Belles in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main Street, Riverton, Wyoming 82501. Online condolences may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Crematory, and Monuments of Riverton, Wyoming.

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