Eugene "Gene" Krebs was a member of the

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from 1993 to 2000. His district consisted of a portion of

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. He was succeeded by

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. Krebs was also County Commissioner of Pleble County, Ohio for four years. Krebs previously served as a collegiate fencing coach. For his dedication to the sport, the Gene Krebs Memorial Tournament was held in Krebs' honor at

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, his alma mater, on April 9, 2022. It is important to note that despite the "memorial" verbiage, Krebs is still a living person and was in attendance.

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