Judge Gene Knize

The Honorable Gene Knize, 83, of Ennis, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025. A lifelong resident of Ellis County, Gene was born in Ennis in 1942 to Wesley F. Knize and Ethelina Haskovec Knize. He is preceded in death by his parents and his beloved aunt, Carolyn Haskovec. Gene is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Evelyn Patak Knize; his daughter Sheryl Miears and her husband S…