We last spoke to Gene during his busy season in October. He told us he's ready for the autumn of life and looks forward to inspecting heaven's "perfect pumpkins." ...

The owner of the iconic attraction, Gene Rhodes — affectionally known as “Gene the Pumpkin Man” — died Wednesday, Dec. 17, according to his niece, Kim Emmons. He was 88. In his younger ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — A local icon in Kalamazoo County has passed away. Gene Rhodes, or more popularly known as "Gene the Pumpkin Man," has died, according to family members. Rhodes represented the ...

Gene Rhodes was born in 1936 in Kalamazoo, and started off selling sweet corn with his father. Previous coverage: Pumpkins arrive at Gene the Pumpkin Man's farm ahead of first October weekend But ...

KALAMAZOO, Michigan — West Michigan is looking a little less colorful Wednesday. Family confirms Gene Rhodes, a man who brings to life a world of color every autumn, has died. Gene owned a large ...