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George Slight Obituary
George Slight, age 82, died in Ellison Bay, WI, on August 23, 2014. The cause of death was a massive stroke.
Born January 10, 1932 in Evanston, IL to George and Nancy Slight, he attended Evanston High School and graduated from Amherst College, class of 1953.
George attended Officer Candidate School and served in the US Navy from 1954 to 1970. Following active duty, he received his MBA from Purdue University and worked for Inland Steel his entire career. After retirement, George and his wife traveled between their homes in Wisconsin and Florida.
George Slight was married for 60 years to his beloved wife, Jean. Their children include Janet (Gary), Ken (Paula), and Larry (Mary). Survivors also include his sister Katie, sister in-law and brother-in-law Lois and Art, grandchildren Kimberly (Brian), Allison, Lisa, Clara, Anna, Ben and great-grandchild Brody.
George was so many things to his family -- a loyal husband, a fantastic father and grandfather, and a proud brother; an avid golfer, athlete, sports enthusiast, and Chicago Bears loyalist; our "devil's advocate" and controversial conversation instigator; a lover of dogs, hunting, and all things nature; but most of all our rock, enthusiastic leader, and patriarch. His legacy will live on through generations.
A memorial service for George's extended family will be held in October.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome to Ellison Bay Service Club, PO Box 181, Ellison Bay, WI 54210 or Unity Hospice, 2366 Oak Ridge Circle, De Pere, WI 54115.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Slight
Allison Goss
August 29, 2014
He was so important to all of us. He worked so hard for all of us to enjoy his labors of love. Tippedoor, grilling feasts, the apples in the Fall, boating, my Libby... I can go on and on. He inspires me to be more like him. Love you and miss you, Grandad!
Kimi House
August 28, 2014
He was so much more than a Grandfather... He kept us on our toes and was the spark of our family. Life won't be the same without him. We love you, Grandad, and you will be forever missed.
Doug & Sandy Skinner
August 28, 2014
George was a great person and always made you feel like you were part of the family. He will be sadly missed.
Connor MacKinney
August 28, 2014
A man who truly loved the importance of coming together as a family. He will be forever missed.
Mat Skinner
August 28, 2014
Great guy always made me feel like part of his family. You will be missed.
Door County family vacation 2012
Janet Skinner
August 28, 2014
Dad loved family, Door County, his apple orchards, golf, lively conversations, dogs, enthusiasm for everything, sports, and especially our summer vacations with the MacKinney family. We will all miss him so!
Grouse Hunt Memories
Clint MacKinney
August 28, 2014
In loving memory of my uncle - an avid outdoorsman, an attentive conversationalist, and the father to my best friends. I miss him greatly.
George and great-grandson Brody
August 28, 2014
Family photo
August 28, 2014
August 2014
August 28, 2014
Married to Jean Slight 1954
August 28, 2014
Thanksgiving 2013
August 28, 2014
Sister Katie visiting in Spring 2014
August 28, 2014
George's parents and sister, Katie
August 28, 2014
50th wedding anniversay cruise to Alaska
August 28, 2014
Amherst college portrait
August 28, 2014
August 28, 2014
George was a valued member of the Amherst College Class of 1953. My sympathy goes out to his family. George Gates
August 27, 2014
My thoughts are with you all.
We will all miss George's infectious smile.
Lynn Lees
Annie D'Esposito
August 27, 2014
Jean and family, I am so sorry about hear about George. I was George's assistant in Chicago District Sales at Inland Steel. He always had a smile on his face and I have such wonderful memories. I am so sorry.
Mary R
August 27, 2014
George golfed often with my late husband Mike. In addition they were both active members of the Ellison Bay men's club and the service club. We both enjoyed George's happy personalty. I had the privilege of knowing George for many years. He will be missed by many.
Ed McDermed
August 26, 2014
George was the first Salesman I worked with as a Customer Service rep at Inland Steel. He was a great role model for me and was a true gentleman. I am sorry for your loss. Sincerely
Edward McDermed
August 26, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with George at Inland as well. He was always professional and a gentleman. I will keep your family in my prayers. Karen Tantillo
Joseph Darragh
August 26, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. George was a good man and mentor to many he worked with at Inland. I worked with George as a young salesman and he taught me a great deal. What a terrific fellow.
August 26, 2014
I worked with George at Inland and what a wonderful man... always professional and a wonderful representative of our company! His dry, quiet sense of humor is what i remember the most... that smile! So sorry for your loss... Sincerely, Therese Lysaught
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