Passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the age of 97. Loving husband and best friend of Gail (nee Ziebell) for 70 years. Dear dad of Jack (Jane) Legath and Susie (the late John) Biernat. Proud grandpa of John, Katie and Frank. Great-grandpa of 6. Also loved by other family members and friends. George was a plant superintendent at Prime Manufacturing for 40 years. He was a decorated US Navy Veteran, involved in the battle off Samar at Leyte Gulf. Visitation, Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5571 South Marilyn Street, from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM. Entombment to follow with Military Honors at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. "He was a heck of a guy." Prasser-Kleczka Funeral Homes South Suburban Chapel 414-282-6080