George R. Lohse

George R. Lohse, 90, of Erie, passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home. He was born in Erie on December 17, 1919, son of the late George A. and Marjorie Lohse. George was employed as a truck driver with Lyons Transportation Co. for 43 years until his retirement. He was a member of American Legion Union City Post #237, VFW Union City Post #6773 and the Lyons Antique Truck Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in WW II. Preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys J. Lohse; his second wife, Ida M. Lohse; a sister, Hilma Wheeler; and a brother, Richard Lohse. George is survived by one son, George M. Lohse, of Union City; one stepson, Edward Novotny, of Front Royal, Va.; one brother, Carl A. Lohse, of Erie; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. No calling hours will be observed. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. conducted by Fr. Jerry Priscaro at the Pennsylvania Soliders and Sailors Home, 560 E. 3rd St. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society-Erie Unit, 2115 W. 38th St., Erie, PA 16508. Private interment will be held at Erie County Memorial Gardens. The Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Rd., is in charge of funeral arrangements. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com.