George W. Lundy

The Lord has called our beloved Irishman and Patriot home- George W. Lundy, 90 passed away at his home on February 11, 2017. He was born August 5, 1926 in Chicago Illinois, to Thomas & Mary (Brenan) Lundy.  George served his country by joining the Marines in 1944 and later enlisting in the Army in 1947, he retired from his military career in 1966. His military assignments took him to Hawaii, The Marshall Islands, Iwo Jima, Japan, Panama, and Korea. He served in World War II, The Korean War, and Vietnam. George married Phyllis Ann Thurston on January 26, 1952. During their 50 years of marriage they traveled extensively living in Turkey, Germany, Missouri, Illinois, and Texas before making Sparta their home in 1966. George loved his country and would be seen sporting the American Flag either on his shirt or lapel.

     Following his military retirement George served as the personnel supervisor for RCA and as the Civilian Personnel Officer (CPO) at Ft. McCoy, until he retired in 1986. George loved to volunteer and served his community as a Monroe County Board Supervisor, Morrow Memorial Home Board member, and Mayo Clinic Health System –Franciscan Healthcare Foundation Board member. He belonged to the Rotary Club, Zor Shrine, Masonic Lodge, VFW, and American Legion. He was selected as the Winterfest Festmaster and Sparta Butterfest Festmaster in 1990. George enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers and his Chicago Cubs, a little gambling from time to time, and a great meal with friends and family. His greatest joy was spending time with loved ones; his most prideful moments came from watching his children and grandchildren as they created their own lives.

     He will be deeply missed by three daughters and their families: Amy(John) Dwyer, Lori (Gary) Ascher, Toni (Bill) Wissestad, his cherished grandchildren Kelli Dwyer, Minta (Camden) Dwyer-Hargrove, Justin (Megan) Dwyer, Emily Ascher, Jeffrey Ascher, Beth Ascher, Derek Eddy, Ryan (Kayla) Eddy, Lindsey (James) Heuer, Leah(Tyler) Seurer. Great grandchildren: Jack, Joella, Marietta, Norah, Maxwell, Jaxson, and Logan, many nieces and nephews, and his amazing Wayside family.

     He was preceded in death by his Bride of 50 years Phyllis, his eight siblings; Edward, Walter, Catherine, Janette, Thomas, John, Mary, and Maurice.

     A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017 at United Methodist Church, Sparta, with Reverend Rey Diaz officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by VFW Post 2112 and American Legion Post 100 will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Sparta.

     Family and friends are invited to call from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. Masonic service, on Thursday at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, and from 9:30 a.m. until time of services on Friday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or The Sparta American Legion. 

     The Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.  

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