Age 88. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, George attended Wentworth Military Academy then Kansas University where he received his degree in Geology. Commissioned as 2/Lt in the US Air Force in 1952 obtaining the rank of 1/Lt before his honorable discharge in 1954. He had a career spanning 50 years as a Chemical Engineer.
Survived by 5 children, Mike (Taryn) Plant, Patricia Risk, Robert (Jemmis) Plant, Susan (Larry) Chlebek, and Lynda (Randy) Van Dierendonck, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service with full military honors at the Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, Michigan.
Memorial Donations may be made to any of the following charities:
American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22478
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
www.cancer.org
Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
27240 Haggerty Rd. Suite E-15
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
www.leukemiamichigan.org
Wounded Warrior Project
PO BOX 758517
Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
www.woundedwarrior.org
Shelter to Home PAC
266 Oak St.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
www.sheltertohome.com